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NASA Apollo Lunar Excursion Module News Reference - Official 1971 Technical Documentation
This comprehensive technical reference manual was originally produced in 1971 by NASA contractor Grumman Aircraft Corporation to provide detailed information about the Apollo Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) to media professionals, government officials, and private sector contractors. This reprint makes this historically significant and technically detailed document available to space enthusiasts, researchers, and engineering professionals.
Complete Apollo LEM Technical Documentation
The manual provides an in-depth examination of the Lunar Module systems and Apollo Program operations. It covers mission profiles similar to Apollo 15, 16, and 17, featuring three 7-hour EVAs with the Lunar Roving Vehicle. The text includes scores of original photographs, technical diagrams, and detailed system schematics that explain the engineering behind one of humanity's greatest achievements.
Comprehensive Chapter Coverage
Chapters include Mission Description, Apollo Spacecraft overview, Lunar Module systems, Crew Personal Equipment, Environmental Control, Control and Displays, Guidance Navigation and Control, Main Propulsion, Reaction Control, Electrical Power, Communications, Instrumentation, Lighting, and the Portable Life Support System. Additional sections cover Grumman Aircraft Corporation history, LM manufacturing processes, astronaut biographies, and a complete glossary of technical terms.
Rare Historical Content
The manual includes a fascinating chapter on "LM Derivatives" that explores proposed variations of the Lunar Module for alternative mission profiles. It also features a chapter about the Moon written by Richard C. Hoagland and the complete LM Anatomy Booklet reprinted in black and white. This documentation was never widely distributed to the public, making this reprint a valuable resource for collectors and researchers.
Technical Reference for Space Flight Enthusiasts
All original text, diagrams, and photographs are reproduced in this edition. The easy-to-understand explanations make complex spacecraft systems accessible to docents, engineering students, space history researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the technology that enabled lunar landings. The manual includes a comprehensive index and complete contractor listings for reference.
Published by Periscope Film LLC in paperback format, this 1971 technical document provides one of the most complete studies of the systems and technology that made the Apollo Moon landings possible.
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