The Apollo 11 command module was equipped with a small (5 x 4 inches) battery-powered voice recorder to record data and observations during the mission. The recording element is a tape cassette. At launch the voice recorder was stowed with a battery and a cassette installed. Several replacement batteries were provided. This is one of four replacement batteries returned from the mission. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1971.
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
EQUIPMENT-Communications Devices
Dimensions
3-D: 5.4 x 4.4 x 1.6cm (2 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 5/8 in.)
Materials
Plastic
Steel
Copper
Cadmium
Nickel Alloy
Synthetic Fabric
Adhesive
Paint
Ink
Inventory Number
A19791799000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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