a (CM M/U 18)_v_bw_o_n (11-28-62, NAA Photo no. 7005-04-155 T)
Apollo Command Module Mockup No. 18, under construction at North American Aviation Inc…Building 290 I assume…Downey, CA. Supposedly, November 28, 1962.
This is particularly cool to me, since it’s the “famous” early mockup that multiple Astronauts posed with, and is the subject of several of my other photographs, after it was completed of course. Luckily, this is possible because it’s identified in this photo on the displayed placard, which has other delightfully obscure information as well.
Note the cut-out for the Optical Unit Assembly…mockup that is. 😉 Also, the possible RCS fuel tank…mockups, two emplaced and one on the workstand/jig, in a custom-made cradle. And check out that nifty ladder, with visible roller, that traverses circumferentially around the capsule, riding the encircling framework.
From the placard:
"RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER:
J. MARKEL, DEPT. 695-514 (EXT. 46-3656)"
(You never know when/if a descendant might be searching online.)
A rare/wonderful coincidence & find.
A rabbit-hole moment if I may. A glancingly pertinent extract from NAA “APOLLO MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT”, SID 62-300 6, dated 31 August 1962:
“MOCK-UPS
The access doors are removed from the right hand equipment bay of mock-up 3. During the next report period, mock-up 3 will be shipped to NASA.
The latest spacecraft design information is being incorporated into mock-ups 2, 5, 8, 18, and 19. Information on the aft heat shield, compression pad fittings, and aft compartment frames of mock-ups 18 and 19 were released for fabrication. Metal couches will be used on mock-ups 2, 18, and 19. All engineering concerning mock-up 12 is released to manufacturing.”
At/From:
www.scribd.com/document/63799716/Apollo-Monthly-Progress-...
Credit: SCRIBD website
LOTS of good & obscure stuff at SCRIBD!
8.5” x ~11”, with an extremely fine satin finish.
a (CM M/U 18)_v_bw_o_n (11-28-62, NAA Photo no. 7005-04-155 T)
Apollo Command Module Mockup No. 18, under construction at North American Aviation Inc…Building 290 I assume…Downey, CA. Supposedly, November 28, 1962.
This is particularly cool to me, since it’s the “famous” early mockup that multiple Astronauts posed with, and is the subject of several of my other photographs, after it was completed of course. Luckily, this is possible because it’s identified in this photo on the displayed placard, which has other delightfully obscure information as well.
Note the cut-out for the Optical Unit Assembly…mockup that is. 😉 Also, the possible RCS fuel tank…mockups, two emplaced and one on the workstand/jig, in a custom-made cradle. And check out that nifty ladder, with visible roller, that traverses circumferentially around the capsule, riding the encircling framework.
From the placard:
"RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER:
J. MARKEL, DEPT. 695-514 (EXT. 46-3656)"
(You never know when/if a descendant might be searching online.)
A rare/wonderful coincidence & find.
A rabbit-hole moment if I may. A glancingly pertinent extract from NAA “APOLLO MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT”, SID 62-300 6, dated 31 August 1962:
“MOCK-UPS
The access doors are removed from the right hand equipment bay of mock-up 3. During the next report period, mock-up 3 will be shipped to NASA.
The latest spacecraft design information is being incorporated into mock-ups 2, 5, 8, 18, and 19. Information on the aft heat shield, compression pad fittings, and aft compartment frames of mock-ups 18 and 19 were released for fabrication. Metal couches will be used on mock-ups 2, 18, and 19. All engineering concerning mock-up 12 is released to manufacturing.”
At/From:
www.scribd.com/document/63799716/Apollo-Monthly-Progress-...
Credit: SCRIBD website
LOTS of good & obscure stuff at SCRIBD!
8.5” x ~11”, with an extremely fine satin finish.