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These parts are associated with the Qualification Model of the Apollo Passive Seismic Experiment. Placed on the lunar surface by the crews of Apollo 11 and four later Apollo missions, the experiment measured lunar shock waves caused by moonquakes or impacts on the surface. Data were relayed to receiving stations on Earth.

These parts were donated to the Museum along with the Qualification Model by the Bendix Corporation in 1972.

 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-Lunar Manufacturer Bendix Corp.
 Dimensions Overall (Boxes): 1ft 2 1/2in. x 2 5/8in. x 2 1/8in. (36.83 x 6.67 x 5.4cm)
Overall (Strings with Keys): 2ft 2 1/2in. (67.31cm)
Overall (Detached Keys, Smallest: ): 5 1/4in. x 2 1/8in. (13.34 x 5.4cm)
Overall (Detached Keys, Largest): 6 3/16in. x 2 1/8in. (15.72 x 5.4cm)
 Materials Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel, Synthetic Fabric, Velcro, Paint, Rubber
 Inventory Number A19730062001 Credit Line Gift of Bendix Corporation Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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