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The Apollo Command Module heat shield was manufactured following several steps: beginning with the substrate material, several coatings, a honeycomb supporting structure, a cell-by-cell filling with resin, and subsequent coatings and curing.

The manufacturer provided this finished heat shield sample to the Smithsonian, along with a model showing the various steps, in 1975.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Destination Moon
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components Manufacturer Avco Corportation
 Dimensions Overall: 1 ft. × 1 ft. × 1.9 in., 5 1/4lb. (30.5cm × 30.5cm × 4.8cm, 2.4kg)
 Materials Stainless steel, Fiberglas, phenolic resin (Avcoat 5026-39), various coatings
Fiberglass
 Inventory Number A19751421000 Credit Line Gift of AVCO Corporation, Systems Division Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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