This electrical connector was attached to a receptacle labeled "power" on the bottom of the data acquisition camera mounted in the lunar module window during the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. It is among the items preserved and retained by astronaut, Neil Armstrong, following the historic flight.
Carol Armstrong donated this cable to the Museum with the Data Aquisition Camera from the Apollo 11 lunar module in 2019.
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
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Dimensions
Approximate: 111.8cm (44 in.) in length, with plug, coil not extended
Materials
Coated wire
metal plug
ceramic
Inventory Number
A20190311001
Credit Line
Promised Gift of Carol Armstrong
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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