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An actual lunar module, one of 12 built for Project Apollo, is on display at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum. This module was the inspiration for this collectible replica. It was meant to be used in low Earth orbit to test the techniques of separation, rendezvous, and docking with the command and service module. The second of two such test vehicles, its mission was cancelled because of the complete success of the first flight. The lunar module had two stages. The descent (lower) stage was equipped with a rocket motor to slow the rate of descent to the lunar surface. It contained exploration equipment and remained on the Moon when the astronauts left. The ascent (upper) stage contained the crew compartment and a rocket motor to return the astronauts to the orbiting command module. After the crew entered the command module for the trip back to Earth, the lunar module was released and eventually crashed into the Moon. Several materials cover the spacecraft to protect its inner structure from temperature and micrometeoroids. Specially designed materials maintain temperature balance inside the craft. The black materials on parts of the LM are heat-resistant nickel-steel alloy, 0.0021072 millimeters (0.0000833 inches) thick. The black sheets absorb heat when exposed to the Sun and radiate to the blackness of deep space. Not metal foil, the gold-colored plastic films are thinly coated with aluminum, which reflects the sun’s heat and insulates the spacecraft. The thin, gold-colored films are used in 'blankets' of up to 25 layers. All of the plastic films protect the spacecraft from micrometeoroids. Height: 7 m (23 ft) Width: 9.4 m (31 ft) Weight: On the Earth - 15,150 kg (33,450 lb) (with crew & propellant) Launch vehicle: Saturn V
"The Lunar Module sculpture recreates our Apollo XVII Lander – Challenger. The attention to every detail is unmatched. The ascent and descent stages, crew cabin, even the astronauts’ suits are authentically replicated. Displaying it in your home or office will remind you of those memorable moments in America’s reach for the stars." - Captain Eugene Cernan
Company: | Code 3 Collectibles |
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Theme: | NASA |
Product Type: | Statues |
Weight: | 9 lb |