Re: Early LM prototypes with round front hatch.



Ami Silberman wrote:


So, what were these LMs? The best I can think of is that they are some sort of construction prototype.


Mock-ups to test equipment fit in the interior, and how the ergonomics for the astronauts worked?
Wasn't the front circular hatch originaly intended to be a docking collar so that the LM and CSM could approach each other nose-to-nose to ease alignment?

Pat
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