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Each Apollo spacecraft was equipped with a set of two survival rucksacks. The contents were to be used in the event of an emergency landing in remote areas of the world.

This black box-shaped UHF radio was part of the survival rucksack 1 flown on the Apollo 15 mission in July/August 1971. Primarily made of steel, it could operate either as a “beacon” or for two-way voice communications. Permanently set to operate at 243 MHz, the transceiver and its cylindrical battery pack were water-tight. It could operate in beacon mode for up to 24 hours. An extendable antenna, a second battery pack, and a spacecraft connector cable were also provided.

This radio was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1978.

 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-Communications Devices Manufacturer Cubic Corporation
 Dimensions 3-D: 20.3 x 5.7cm (8 x 2 1/4 in.)
 Materials Steel, stainless steel
 Inventory Number A19781451018 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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