The problem of window contamination in the Apollo command module is reviewed. All five command module windows were contaminated while in earth orbit on the first three manned Apollo flights. The contamination sources were identified and eliminated. Preflight testing of lunar module windows showed that no serious contamination should occur, and this conclusion was verified in subsequent manned flights. The command module window designs and materials are described, the window contamination sources are identified, and the inflight and chemical analyses of the contamination are outlined. The corrective actions that were taken are reviewed. For the lunar module, the window design and materials and the preflight and fight evaluations are described. Window design recommendations are made.


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    Title :

    Apollo experience reports: Window contamination


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1972-03-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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