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.

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A portion of the Apollo hatch latch assembly drawing by North American Aviation.

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Latch assembly digital model, based on fully dimensioned North American Aviation drawings.

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A latch assembly on the Apollo 11 hatch at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum.

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Latch assembly physical model, made using Rapid Prototyping techniques.

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