Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Union Carbide, Nuclear Division
- Summary
- The ALSRC was an aluminum box with a triple seal. It was used on Apollo lunar landing missions to preserve a lunar-like vacuum around the samples and protect them from the shock environment of the Earth return flight. An aluminum mesh liner helped absorb the shock impacts. Prior to flight, each box was loaded with sample container bags and other sample containment devices. On the Moon, while samples were being loaded, the seals were protected by a Teflon film and a cloth cover which were removed just prior to closing the box. Two ALSRC's were used on each mission.
- This Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container (ALSRC) was used on both Apollo 12 and 16. NASA transferred this ALSRC to the Smithsonian Institution in 1977.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center
- Inventory Number
- A19772508000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- EQUIPMENT-Lunar
- Materials
- 7075 AA aluminum case
- 2024 aluminum alloy mesh lining
- Rubber (Silicone)
- Stainless Steel
- Paint
- Dimensions
- Overall: 8 in. high x 19 in. wide x 11 3/4 in. deep, 15.9lb. (20.3 x 48.3 x 29.8cm, 7.2kg)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Destination Moon
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19772508000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv997679107-7ea4-4f21-8731-5f6b9ae8ffa8
