Space Exploration
Space Exploration
Lot Closed
July 20, 06:28 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
[Lunar Excursion Module]
Three Original Blueprints for the Grumman Lunar Excursion Module
External Lunar Excursion Model, Ascent Stage (LDW280-10012A), blueprint sheet # unknown, 365/8 x 1581/2 in., original oversize drawing detailing eight views of the external components of the LEM. June, 1964. (Four areas circled in red ink, one black ink notation, top left corner ripped off, small hole at center left, small hole/rip at center middle, two taped tears at center top)
WITH: Container Installation Reference (LDW340-56002), blueprint sheet 11, 111/2 x 17 in., detailing supply stowage Packages 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, and 133, including maintenance kit, helmet stowage, flag kit, and Lunar Module food assembly.
AND: Commander Supply (LDW340-56002), blueprint sheet 12, 111/2 x 17 in., detailing Package 129, an EVA spacesuit with items such as scissors, penlight, chronograph, biomedical harness, sunglasses, and fecal containment sub system.
These blueprints were used by a Grumman Structural/Mechanical Engineer, who worked with the Crew Provisions Design Group through 1969. Their last task was to finalize the location of the fixed television camera on the MESA box in order to capture the first steps on the moon.