Function of environmental control system for initial lunar Apollo mission is to maintain temperature of Command Module at between 70 and 80 F with maximum of 90 F during re-entry, and humidity between 40 and 70%; atmosphere is 100% oxygen at 5 psia; block II life-support system differs from previous systems, such as those used in Gemini and Mercury, in several ways, which are pointed out; oxygen supply, cooling system and water supply are also described. (Technology Week including)


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    Title :

    Apollo lunar flight package readied


    Additional title:

    Missiles Rockets


    Contributors:
    David, H.M. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :