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Lot #9653
Saturn V/IB Instrument Unit Control Signal Processor

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Description

Saturn V/IB Instrument Unit Control Signal Processor, measuring 14″ x 14″ x 7″, identified on the side: "Control Signal Processor, Pt. No. 50Z35500-025 Mod. No. V, Ser. No. 1029…Mfd. by Martin-Marietta Corp…Marshall Space Flight Center." Covered in aluminized tape, the unit has ports marked "J1" through "J7" on one side; on the opposite side are two valves. In very good to fine condition.

Serving as part of the launch vehicle's Emergency Detection System (EDS), the control signal processor powered the rate gyros and received inputs from them, which were processed and sent to the EDS distributor and to the Flight Control Computer (FCC).




From The Peter Gerry Collection.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space Exploration and Aviation
  • Dates: #664 - Ended April 20, 2023