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Saturn V Instrument Unit directional CCS PCM antenna
This funky looking item is a Saturn V Instrument Unit directional CCS/PCM Antenna array. The basic structure was fabricated by Metal Research and Mr. Chris Argus of Calumet Fiberglass under subcontract to IBM (NASA Contract NAS 8-1400) and measures approximately 8 X 5 X 23 inches. The antenna cover is made of RF transparent epoxy […]
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Apollo 13 Post-Mission Crew Press Conference transcript
Apollo 13 was the US space program’s “finest hour” as what was on the surface a failure was actually a stunning success. Given little chance of coming home alive, thousands of people came together to develop untested solutions in order to bring the crew back safely. This transcript of the post-mission crew press conference is […]
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Gene Kranz’ Apollo 11 patch
This AB Emblems Apollo 11 patch came from the personal collection of former NASA Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz (“White Flight”).
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