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This 1.35 volt battery was one of two used to power each penlight available for use by astronauts during the Apollo 11 mission. The small lights could help illuminate darker areas of the spacecraft or act as emergency lights when necessary.

NASA transferred this battery to the Museum with other Apollo 11 equipment in 1970.

 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-Miscellaneous Manufacturer Unknown
 Dimensions Overall: 5.08 x 4.13cm (2in. x 1 5/8in.)
 Materials Steel
Potassium hydroxide electrolyte
Zinc electrode
Suspected mercuric oxide electrode
Copper
Rubber
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
HAZMAT Mercury
HAZMAT Restricted: Radiation
 Inventory Number A19791795000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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