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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