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This 16mm data acquisition camera (DAC) was used to document the undocking of the Apollo 14 lunar module from the command module and its landing on the Moon in February 1971. The camera was routinely mounted on a bracket in the right side window of the lunar module, and could continue to run during astronaut EVA activities.

Unlike most other Apollo missions, this lunar module version of the DAC returned to Earth by choice of the Lunar Module Pilot, Edgar Mitchell. Because of the strict weight restrictions in the command module during reentry, usually only the magazines with exposed film were brought back to Earth.

NASA transferred this camera to the Museum in 2012.

 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 J. A. Maurer, Inc.
 Dimensions 3-D (Overall): 22.9 × 13.7 × 9.7cm (9 × 5 3/8 × 3 13/16 in.)
3-D (display max dimensions ): 25.4 × 9.5 × 15.2cm (10 × 3 3/4 × 6 in.)
 Materials Non Magnetic White Metal Alloy, Steel, Paint, Glass, Plastic, Adhesive, Coated Fabric Tape
 Inventory Number A20140047000 Credit Line Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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