a17_v_c_o_TPMBK (108-KSC-272C-2155, 11-1-72)
Pre-flight documentation photo prior to installation of the Fairchild Mapping Camera into the Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay of Command Service Module (CSM) 114. Note the handrails running along the 'bottom' edge of the well that the mapping camera will be installed in.
The photo is oriented to match the perspective seen here during lunar orbit rendezvous & docking. Note once again the same three handrails running along the same line as the Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters:
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a17/AS17-145-22252HR.jpg
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a17/AS17-145-22254HR.jpg
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a17/AS17-145-22257HR.jpg
Credit: Apollo Lunar Surface Journal website
Apollo 17 SIM bay diagram:
history.nasa.gov/afj/simbaycam/sim2.jpg
Credit: Apollo Flight Journal website
a17_v_c_o_TPMBK (108-KSC-272C-2155, 11-1-72)
Pre-flight documentation photo prior to installation of the Fairchild Mapping Camera into the Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay of Command Service Module (CSM) 114. Note the handrails running along the 'bottom' edge of the well that the mapping camera will be installed in.
The photo is oriented to match the perspective seen here during lunar orbit rendezvous & docking. Note once again the same three handrails running along the same line as the Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters:
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a17/AS17-145-22252HR.jpg
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a17/AS17-145-22254HR.jpg
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a17/AS17-145-22257HR.jpg
Credit: Apollo Lunar Surface Journal website
Apollo 17 SIM bay diagram:
history.nasa.gov/afj/simbaycam/sim2.jpg
Credit: Apollo Flight Journal website