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a (LEM TM-1)_v_bw_o_n (GAEC photo, LPS 340-357, 10 MAR 64) by Mike Acs

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a (LEM TM-1)_v_bw_o_n (GAEC photo, LPS 340-357, 10 MAR 64)

Original 1964 Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation (GAEC) documentation photo of the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) Test Model-1 (TM-1) Ascent Stage interior, most likely photographed as part of/in preparation for the mock-up review. Port (left) side perspective, at the Commander's flight station/position. I believe the two darker flat surfaces to the upper right represent, or are associated with hand controller positions. A portion of the circular forward hatch is visible to the lower right.

NAS 9-1100 is the contract number with NASA for GAEC’s development and production of the LEM/LM.

LTA1_v_bw_o_n (GAEC photo LPS-340-2493, NASA photo 69-H-133) by Mike Acs

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LTA1_v_bw_o_n (GAEC photo LPS-340-2493, NASA photo 69-H-133)

The interior of a Lunar Module (LM).

My best guess is that it's the interior of Apollo 9 LM 'Spider'/LM-3. Possibly/probably a Grumman pre-shipment documentation photo (the GAEC identification nomenclature on the obverse could support this). The photo was subsequently 're-labeled' on the verso by NASA. Their numbering nomenclature kinda agrees with it being LM-3 as well. The dates tepidly ‘support’ my conclusion.

Disregard all after "My", per comment below.

Note the ominous big-ass "ABORT" button in the upper right-hand corner...thank God it was never used. With the track record (other than at the very start) of this vehicle, it would've probably worked perfectly...whatever it entailed.

a10_v_bw_o_n (108-KSC-68C-7397) by Mike Acs

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a10_v_bw_o_n (108-KSC-68C-7397)

An interior view of the Commander's window of Apollo 10/LM-4, after back-up crew egress, following a sea-level test conducted in Altitude Chamber "R" at KSC. The chamber is located in the high bay of the MSOB.

a_v_bw_o_n (S-64-14252, 64-Apollo-19) by Mike Acs

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a_v_bw_o_n (S-64-14252, 64-Apollo-19)

Pete Conrad at the controls of a Lunar Module "simulator/mockup" in 1964...that appears to have been pieced together by some middle school kids in a garage. Interior construction appears to be cardboard, paper, possibly poster-board & masking tape...who knows...maybe even some baling wire & bubble gum. The view out the window is pretty funky looking as well, neither earthly OR moonly...although appropriately foreboding.

In all seriousness, I'm sure the early continual evolution in LEM/LM design, combined with the relentless pace and pressure to achieve the timelines & meet the ultimate goal, along with the critical optimal & efficient human-machine interface necessitated "going with what you got" in order to maintain forward momentum.

Amazing...across the board; from both man and machine.

a11_v_c_o_AKP (S-69-39532) by Mike Acs

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a11_v_c_o_AKP (S-69-39532)

Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot, is seen in this color reproduction, taken from the third television transmission, from the Apollo 11 spacecraft during its trans-lunar journey toward the moon. Aldrin is inside the Lunar Module (LM). In the background are some of the LM's controls and displays. A LM window is on the right. The LM was still docked with the Command/Service Module (CSM). Apollo 11 was approximately 176,000 nautical miles from Earth, and traveling at a speed of about 3,200 feet per second when this photograph was taken. Also, in the LM with Aldrin was astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander. Astronaut Michael Collins, command module pilot, remained in the Command Module (CM).

images-assets.nasa.gov/image/S69-39532/S69-39532~orig.jpg

a13_v_c_o_AKP (AS13-62-8929) by Mike Acs

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a13_v_c_o_AKP (AS13-62-8929)

Apollo 13's life-saving 'mailbox': human ingenuity at its best.

a11_v_c_o_AKP (S-69-39530) by Mike Acs

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a11_v_c_o_AKP (S-69-39530)

Can you find the blue "LUNAR CONTACT" indicator light?

If not, this should help:

www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/apollo/images/print/AS11/36/53....

Also at:

archive.org/details/S69-39530

a11_v_bw_o_n (S-68-54214, GAEC 0531504110168300) by Mike Acs

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a11_v_bw_o_n (S-68-54214, GAEC 0531504110168300)

GAEC documentation photo of LM-5’s main instrument panel (actually, panels 1, 2, 3 & 4 I believe), roughly two months prior to delivery to KSC.
Can you find the blue (dark gray in this case) "LUNAR CONTACT" indicator lights?
If not, this should help:

www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/apollo/images/print/AS11/36/53....

a11_v_c_o_AKP (S-68-50422) by Mike Acs

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a11_v_c_o_AKP (S-68-50422)

The hatch through which Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin passed while making history. Additionally, the very hatch that Buzz referenced as follows:
“Okay. Now I want to back up and partially close the hatch....making sure not to lock it on my way out".
The "LOCK" and "UNLOCK" labels are in fact readily legible in the photograph! Pretty darned tootin' cool.

An inflight view - along with a TON of other amazing stuff - is available at the phenomenal LPI website:

www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/apollo/images/print/AS11/36/53....

blogs.discovermagazine.com/vintagespace/2017/11/17/200/#....
Credit: Discover Magazine website

a13_v_c_o_AKP (LM ECS, GAEC 0732009062469202) by Mike Acs

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a13_v_c_o_AKP (LM ECS, GAEC 0732009062469202)

GAEC pre-flight documentation photo of Aquarius's critical life-sustaining/saving Environmental Control System (ECS), immediately before shipment to KSC.

See www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/apollo/frame/?AS13-61-8876 for the necessary, resourceful and brilliant in-flight configuration devised.

Or the other photograph in this album:

www.flickr.com/photos/146423059@N02/33505068014/in/album-...

a11_v_c_o_AKP (S-68-50415) by Mike Acs

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a11_v_c_o_AKP (S-68-50415)

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation documentation photograph dated 1 November 1968 of LM-5 interior. Possibly taken as part of final checkout/close out in preparation for delivery to KSC two months later.

Kennedy Space Center - Apollo Treasures Gallery by Sue L C

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Kennedy Space Center - Apollo Treasures Gallery

Lunar Module Cockpit: The LM Trainer

This full-size replica of a Lunar Module (LM) cockpit was one of several devices used by Apollo crews during mission preparations. Known as the LM Trainer, the apparatus is equipped with displays and controls identical to those in an actual LM. The astronauts practiced with the LM Trainer in a special jet capable of simulating low-gravity conditions.