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This cable is a training version of the one used to supply electricity to a black and white Westinghouse television camera used to broadcast Neil Armstrong's first step on the Moon to the world. The television camera, stowed inside the Modular Equipment Stowage Area (MESA) of lunar module decent stage, was activated just prior to the first steps via a lanyard system Armstrong pulled on to lower the MESA door. Afterwards, the television camera was moved to a stand away from the lunar module and connected to a longer power cable, allowing wider angle television shots of lunar surface activities.

NASA transferred this power cable to the Museum in 1973.

 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 EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric Corporation
 Dimensions Overall (Entire Length): 9ft 1in. (276.86cm)
Other (Cord Length): 8ft 4 1/2in. (255.27cm)
Overall (Large Connector): 6in. x 2 5/8in. x 1 1/2in. (15.24 x 6.67 x 3.81cm)
Overall (Small Connector): 2 5/8in. x 2 1/2in. x 1 3/8in. (6.67 x 6.35 x 3.49cm)
 Materials Silver-Plated Aluminum, Unknown Metal,Stainless Steel, Synthetic Fabric, Plastic, Brass, Adhesive
 Inventory Number A19731494000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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