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This Lunar Module model was given to Dr. Charles S. Draper by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Dr. Draper was the founder and director of the university's Instrumentation Laboratory and developed guidance systems for naval vessels, aircraft, rockets, missiles, and spacecraft. The Apollo spacecraft were among those that utilized his guidance systems. Dr. Draper donated the model to NASM in 1980.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Destination Moon
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts Manufacturer MIT Instrumentation Laboratory
 Dimensions 3-D: 18.5 × 18.5 × 17cm (7 5/16 × 7 5/16 × 6 11/16 in.)
 Materials Plastic
Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy
Resin
Paint
Adhesive Stickers
 Inventory Number A19800541000 Credit Line Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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