{"product_id":"executive-series-exe5625-1-25-apollo-11-capsule","title":"Executive Series EXE5625 1:25 Apollo 11 Capsule","description":"\u003cp\u003eExecutive Series EXE5625 1:25 Apollo 11 Capsule \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gorgeous model is a true 1\/25 scale meaning it is 25x smaller than the actual spacecraft. Measures about 6.25 in' wide and 5 in' tall. On Display Stand about 6 in' wide and 6 in' tall on stand. Model features a removable door with intricate details on the interior and exterior of the model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApollo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrying a three-person crew of Neil Armstrong, Edwin \"Buzz\" Aldrin, and Michael Collins, the Apollo 11's Command Module capsule (named \"Columbia\") served as living quarters for the astronauts during its historic 1969 lunar landing mission. It was one of three parts of the complete Apollo spacecraft, along with the Service Module containing the propulsion system, and the Lunar Module (nicknamed, \"Eagle\") that descended upon the moon's service. The Command Module was the only portion of the spacecraft that returned to earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMission Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to being living quarters for the crew, the Command Module was tasked with bringing the astronauts safely back to earth. It splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on July 24, 1969 at 12:49 PM ET, 812 nautical miles southwest of Hawaii, and 12 nautical miles from the USS Hornet, the aircraft carrier that hauled the capsule back to land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Materials: Aluminum alloy, Stainless steel, Titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe forward compartment of the Columbia contained the Earth landing and recovery subsystem (ELS), containing parachutes and equipment to locate the spacecraft after it landed in the ocean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 8 ft. 11 in. × 12 ft. 10 in., 9130lb. (271.8 × 391.2cm, 4141.3kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport (at base width): 12 ft. 10 in. (391.2cm) Overall capsule on stand height: 10'9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport (Stand): 2035.7kg (4488lb.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1971, the capsule found a home at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum after a national tour sponsored by NASA. It has been designated a \"Milestone of Flight\" by the Museum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Executive Series Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46202873053411,"sku":"EXE5625","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5000\/6243\/files\/executive-series-exe5625-125-apollo-11-capsule-749405.jpg?v=1743539622","url":"https:\/\/www.mtsaviationmodels.com\/products\/executive-series-exe5625-1-25-apollo-11-capsule","provider":"MTS Aviation Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}