Apollo Hatch Latch


	Apollo hatch latch assembly model. This latch design is also used on the Space Shuttle hatches. Images below show: part of the Apollo latch assembly drawing by North American Aviation; the digital model by Historic Space Systems; an Apollo 11 hatch latch; and a physical latch assembly model by Historic Space Systems.


	Based on fully dimensioned Apollo engineering drawings. The model latch can be moved in the same way as the actual latch. See the Apollo latch model in the fully locked position. Also see the complete Apollo hatch digital model by Historic Space Systems.

A portion of the Apollo hatch latch assembly drawing by North American Aviation.	Latch assembly digital model, based on fully dimensioned North American Aviation drawings.
A latch assembly on the Apollo 11 hatch at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum.	Latch assembly physical model, made using Rapid Prototyping techniques.