Camera, Television, Lunar Surveillance, Apollo

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Summary
NASA and its contractors considered adding this surveillance television camera to the lunar module during its development. The camera would have been used to view the lunar surface and to track the astronauts as they worked. The system was never used.
This camera was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1978.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Inventory Number
A19781866000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Materials
metal, glass, plastic
Dimensions
Overall: 1 ft 2 in. long x 4 1/2 in. diameter (35.56 x 11.43cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19781866000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv950d3062d-f743-41d4-b283-61f649f08302
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