a_v_bw_o_n (unnumbered poss. NAA photo, 64-Apollo-73 eq)
“Interior view of the command module—home for lunar-bound astronauts in Project Apollo, shows the command position in the three-man spacecraft. Middle couch is stowed under him to make “standing room” in the center of the cockpit. Window above the commander’s head is one of five in the spacecraft.”
Per the official caption:
“A NAA research engineer checks out the command astronaut's position in a mock-up of the Apollo command module.”
At:
aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=278&mtch=17...
Note the block lettering/wording visible directly below the rendezvous window, partially obscured by the ‘Astronaut’s’ head. Obviously providing basic instructions for manually opening/closing that window, and I believe the same instructions, with different lettering obscured by the ‘Astronaut’s’ right knee, pertaining to the side window. In fact, a portion of its rounded corner seal is visible just above the Astronaut's thigh.
Since the actual windows of the Command Module (CM) were never intended to be opened/closed, the instructions refer to the retractable protective panels, which were incorporated into the earliest designs of the CM. More specifically & most commonly, if not exclusively, seen in CM Mock-up (M/U) no. 18, linked to below.
So, this may be an exceedingly rare view from within CM M/U no. 18. Comparing the design/appearance of both the foot & head shock-attenuating struts in the photo to those visible in the linked photos seem to support such. Although, the instrument panel buttons don’t seem to be of the same design. These look to be toggle while those of the confirmed M/U 18 look like an oversized rocker design.
I’m counting this as a WIN…of a different flavor, but a win nonetheless. Identification of something obscure, trivial & no longer of any impact/importance is ALWAYS a win.
I love the spacious interior of early Command Module designs/concepts…‘standing room’. And the scuffed up, paint missing & ‘used’ appearance give it a carnival ride feel.
Can you believe it? What a dumbass question, sorry! Of course you can, it's actually to be expected:
Not to be found at any NASA site - at least not by me - however, these bastards are peddling it:
www.alamy.com/stock-photo-inside-apollo-spacecraft-134945...
a_v_bw_o_n (unnumbered poss. NAA photo, 64-Apollo-73 eq)
“Interior view of the command module—home for lunar-bound astronauts in Project Apollo, shows the command position in the three-man spacecraft. Middle couch is stowed under him to make “standing room” in the center of the cockpit. Window above the commander’s head is one of five in the spacecraft.”
Per the official caption:
“A NAA research engineer checks out the command astronaut's position in a mock-up of the Apollo command module.”
At:
aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=278&mtch=17...
Note the block lettering/wording visible directly below the rendezvous window, partially obscured by the ‘Astronaut’s’ head. Obviously providing basic instructions for manually opening/closing that window, and I believe the same instructions, with different lettering obscured by the ‘Astronaut’s’ right knee, pertaining to the side window. In fact, a portion of its rounded corner seal is visible just above the Astronaut's thigh.
Since the actual windows of the Command Module (CM) were never intended to be opened/closed, the instructions refer to the retractable protective panels, which were incorporated into the earliest designs of the CM. More specifically & most commonly, if not exclusively, seen in CM Mock-up (M/U) no. 18, linked to below.
So, this may be an exceedingly rare view from within CM M/U no. 18. Comparing the design/appearance of both the foot & head shock-attenuating struts in the photo to those visible in the linked photos seem to support such. Although, the instrument panel buttons don’t seem to be of the same design. These look to be toggle while those of the confirmed M/U 18 look like an oversized rocker design.
I’m counting this as a WIN…of a different flavor, but a win nonetheless. Identification of something obscure, trivial & no longer of any impact/importance is ALWAYS a win.
I love the spacious interior of early Command Module designs/concepts…‘standing room’. And the scuffed up, paint missing & ‘used’ appearance give it a carnival ride feel.
Can you believe it? What a dumbass question, sorry! Of course you can, it's actually to be expected:
Not to be found at any NASA site - at least not by me - however, these bastards are peddling it:
www.alamy.com/stock-photo-inside-apollo-spacecraft-134945...