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This is an unflown example of the Electronic Communications Inc. computer that was installed on the Saturn V Instrument Unit (IU), and that controlled the gimbals of the rocket motors. It was an analog computer, and was separate from the Launch Vehicle Digital Computer, which performed the primary guidance and navigation functions.

This specimen may have been intended for the Saturn V #513, which was a Skylab mission. However it was removed from the IU after initial installation, for reasons unknown.

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center donated this to the Smithsonian in 2008.

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

INSTRUMENTS-Navigational

Manufacturer

Electronic Communications, Inc.

Dimensions

3-D: 71.8 x 45.7cm (28 1/4 x 18 in.)
Storage (Aluminum pallet and frame with fabric dust cover): 121.9 × 121.9 × 99.1cm, 320.2kg (48 × 48 × 39 in., 706lb.)

Materials

Aluminum, Plastic, Steel, Brass, Mylar (Polyester), Adhesive

Inventory Number

A20090029000

Credit Line

Gift ot U.S. Space and Rocket Cetner

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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