This Remote Control Unit (RCU) was worn on the front of the spacesuit and was connected to the Portable Life Support System (PLSS). It provided the astronaut with the ability to monitor the life support systems and adjust the controls of the PLSS.
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
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Life Support
Manufacturer
Hamilton Standard
Dimensions
3-D (Main Unit): 22.2 × 19 × 8.9cm (8 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 3 1/2 in.)
3-D (Hose): 71.1 × 7 × 8.3cm (2 ft. 4 in. × 2 3/4 in. × 3 1/4 in.)
Other (Hose diameter): 3.8cm (1 1/2 in.)
Materials
RCU Case: Aluminium, stainless steel
Cover: Beta cloth
Hose and Connector: Aluminium, covered copper wire
Hose Cover: Beta cloth
Inventory Number
A19830157000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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