This small flashlight, built by the ACR Electronics Corporation, was part of the emergency tool kit for use in the command module during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969.
Constructed of brass, it was powered by a small battery, and operated by rotating the bulb end.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1979.
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
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Manufacturer
ACR Electronics Corporation
Dimensions
3-D (72g): 13.2 × 2.4 × 2.4cm (5 3/16 × 15/16 × 15/16 in.)
Materials
Brass, glass, Velcro
Interior: Chrome reflector, light bulb
Inventory Number
A19791754000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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