Penlight, Aldrin, Apollo 11

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
ACR Electronics Corporation
Summary
This small brass flashlight was part of the equipment assigned to Buzz Aldrin for use in the Lunar Module during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1977.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19791735000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Materials
Copper Alloy, Glass, Velcro, Plastic, Lightbulb, Paint
Dimensions
3-D: 13 x 2.7cm (5 1/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19791735000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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