This Lunar Module model was given to Dr. Charles S. Draper by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Dr. Draper was the founder and director of the university's Instrumentation Laboratory and developed guidance systems for naval vessels, aircraft, rockets, missiles, and spacecraft. The Apollo spacecraft were among those that utilized his guidance systems. Dr. Draper donated the model to NASM in 1980.
Display Status
This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts
Manufacturer
MIT Instrumentation Laboratory
Dimensions
3-D: 18.5 × 18.5 × 17cm (7 5/16 × 7 5/16 × 6 11/16 in.)
Materials
Plastic
Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy
Resin
Paint
Adhesive Stickers
Inventory Number
A19800541000
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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