NASA Apollo FLIGHT HARDWARE Saturn Rocket Instrument Unit Subcarrier Oscillator For Sale

NASA Apollo FLIGHT HARDWARE Saturn Rocket Instrument Unit Subcarrier Oscillator NASA Apollo FLIGHT HARDWARE Saturn Rocket Instrument Unit Subcarrier Oscillator

** Vintage NASA Apollo Flight Hardware ** Kennedy Space Center, Saturn Moon Rocket, Instrument Unit, Subcarrier Oscillator.

The Telemetry Flight Boxes used aboard the Saturn Rocket were critical in assessing the status of all of the components before, during and after launch from Kennedy Space Center.This particular subcarrier oscillator produced a carrier frequency on which select telemetry data was transmitted. 

It was specifically designed by the engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center for the Saturn Moon Rocket.

This device contains an array of micro-electronic components that were built to NASA \"Man Mission Rated\" standards.

The precious metal, Gold, was incorporated throughout this module to shield it from any stray, external noise signals. 

Oscillator Data Plate:
SUBCARRIER OSCILLATOR MODEL TS-41
VECTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY INCORPORATED
SOUTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA 
FREQUENCY 0.96 KILOCYCLES,  SERIAL NO: 4103-RE
TEST POINT, LOWER BAND, OUTPUT, UPPER BAND

NASA Saturn I.U. Flight Box Data Tag (for provenance verification only):
NASA 
GEORGE C. MARSHALL SPACEFLIGHT CENTER
UNITED STATES 
TELEMETER ASSEMBLY F6 802A459
ASSEMBLY NO: 50M10679
MODEL NO: A 
SERIAL NO: 001
MANUFACTURED BY: BROWN ENGINEERING COMPANY

Approximate dimensions: 1.75 inches x 1.5 inches x 1 inch.

The last nine images are for reference only, including photos of the Saturn Rocket, Instrument Unit, and two photos of an open example of another one of these I.U. Subcarrier Oscillators ( * Not included in this sale. * The I.U. Subcarrier Oscillator offered for sale in this sale listing will remain sealed. * ), as well as a photo of the NASA Saturn I.U. Flight Box Data Tag from which this device originated ( * Not included in this sale * For provenance verification only. * ).

NASA Apollo engineer, Charles H. Bell, originally purchased this artifact from the Kennedy Space Center back in the 1970\'s.

An intricately designed instrument built to the most exceptional standards required of the Apollo Moon missions!We require that all potential buyers read our \'FAQ and Terms of Sale\' section, at the bottom of each listing, prior to purchase, offer or offer placement and inquiries.

As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing is fast approaching, spaceflight missions grow farther reaching and ever bold, while we begin to experience a renaissance of international interest in spaceflight endeavors and technology. Still, only a few knowabout the possibility of collecting such historically significant artifacts, as these from the Space Programs, but that is beginning to change, in light of these events.Over time, spaceflight artifacts are increasingly difficult to acquire and the value of these rare collectibles is very likely to rise dramatically. If you are a collector that is new to the niche of spaceflight hardware and seeking to diversify your portfolio, this is an excellent way to accomplish that with a unique and sound investment. These are heirlooms that will inspire and be admired by many generations to come.

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