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Lot #472
SRS Decoder Break Out Box

Previously classified mission critical Range Safety Equipment

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Previously classified mission critical Range Safety Equipment

Extremely critical Apollo/Saturn and early Space Shuttle Range Safety equipment, used by NASA on all the Apollo/Saturn flights as well as the first six space shuttle flights. This analog system was used in the case of a launch emergency necessitating the destruction of the spacecraft in the event of a major malfunction. Included is an SRS Decoder Breakout Box Assembly,10 x 7 x 7, with the NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center label affixed to the front, and a “Final Acceptance” label taped to the top, which is filled out in a technician’s hand; and four red safety covers and pennants associated with actual flight vehicle safing from one of the unmanned rocket systems. Two measure 6.5″ in diameter, with their safety pins still attached by short wires, and are for the 1st and 3rd stage ignition; a red metal 2.25″ diameter cover, with its heavy red cloth flag still attached; and a red pennant labeled “Safing pin installed,” on one side and “Safing pin interstage 2-3 stage sep,” with a small button pocket above with the pin inside. In fine overall condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #423 - Ended February 12, 2014