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Data acquisition cameras like this high fidelity mockup documented technical aspects of missions. Astronauts used a motion picture camera like this, along with its large battery, while exploring the lunar surface on their lunar roving vehicle. The moving images were later viewed back on Earth to determine how well the equipment worked and how mission requirements were accomplished. RCA manufactured this mock-up for NASA.

This camera was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1976.

 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-Photographic Manufacturer RCA
 Dimensions Overall (camera): 11in. x 5in. x 10 1/4in. (27.94 x 12.7 x 26.04cm)
1ft 3in. x 1ft 3 1/4in. x 7 3/4in. (38.1 x 38.74 x 19.69cm) (Approximate, box)
 Materials Wood, steel, plastic, paint, adhesive decals
 Inventory Number A19770015000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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