The Apollo 11 astronauts were connected to the spacecraft communications system while in their suits by means of cables. Each astronaut was provided a cable (shorter ones for the left and center seats nearest the communications unit on the left side of the spacecratf forward equipment bay, and a longer one for the right seat). In case of equipment difficulty a spare (long) cable was provided and stowed in a locker inside the Command Module. This flown spare Apollo 11 Communications Control Unit cable was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1970.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Communications
Dimensions
3-D: 36.2 x 38.1 x 4.4cm (14 1/4 x 15 x 1 3/4 in.)
Other (Cable): 339.7cm (11 ft. 1 3/4 in.)
Materials
Rubber, Anodized Aluminum, Plastic, Copper, Gold Plating, Adhesive, Natural Fabric
Inventory Number
A19791699000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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