APOLLO LUNAR MODULE FORWARD WINDOW – Flight Configuration

APOLLO LUNAR MODULE FORWARD WINDOW No:1

Introducing Concord Aerospace’s full-scale, museum-quality Apollo Lunar Module (LM) Forward Window—the same window through which Commander Neil Armstrong guided the Eagle during the historic first lunar landing on July 20, 1969.

Crafted with precision and authenticity, it is more than a display piece—it’s a statement of history. Every detail has been meticulously recreated to honor one of the most iconic moments in human spaceflight. Designed as a functional picture frame, the Lunar Module Window transforms any room or office into a centerpiece of conversation, inspiration, and admiration.

The Flight Configuration faithfully recreates Window #1, the Commander’s Primary Viewing Port, used during the final descent and landing on the Moon. Featuring an aluminum frame and a composite base, the window assembly includes the entire 4-inch depth of the Lunar Module’s forward structure. It includes both window panels, integrated simulated heaters, and the bulkhead structure. The inner window pane is ¾ inch thick, while the outer thermal protective pane is another ¼ inch, along with the vented inter-pane cavity—an unpressurized space vented to the vacuum of space to prevent pressure buildup and ensure structural stability.

A notable feature of the window is the Landing Point Designator (LPD), a visual aid designed to assist in aligning the Lunar Module’s trajectory with the intended landing site. While intended to streamline the landing process, real-world conditions often required commanders to rely on direct visual assessments and manual control to make final descent adjustments.

Whether you're a dedicated space historian, an engineer fascinated by Apollo-era ingenuity, or a collector seeking a truly unique statement piece, this window offers an unparalleled connection to humanity’s greatest exploration achievement. Precision-built and visually striking, it transforms any space into a tribute to innovation, adventure, and the relentless pursuit of the unknown.

SPECIFICATIONS

🌕 Full-scale museum quality build. 

🌕 Aluminum main frame structure. 

🌕 Includes the entire cross-section of the Apollo Lunar Module.  

🌕 Real stainless steel hardware 

🌕 Highest quality, double-pane polycarbonate window layers with custom seal layers in between. 

🌕 Multiple mounting options: Mounting hardware and components are supplied. Due to the weight, the mounting process and hardware are very similar to mounting a TV or a small cabinet. 

🌕 Custom UV-printed LPD with accurate parallax. 

🌕 Copper window heaters.

🌕 International shipping is available via UPS international shipping.   

🌕 Weight: 35 LBS 

🌕 Dimensions: 32" x 26" outer frame.  (82 cm x 65 cm)

🌕 Industrial aerospace 3-coat paint application on the main structure and satin finish on the top frame. 

🌕 To further enhance its versatility beyond just a picture frame, we are committed to working with our clients to customize their viewing experience, offering options such as backlit exterior scenes and integrated LCD monitors to display mission videos or simulated lunar views in the near future. If you would like to further enhance your Lunar Module Forward Window, we are happy to collaborate with you and you can reach us anytime at customercare@concordaerospace.com

IMPORTANT PRODUCTION INFORMATION:

At Concord Aerospace, we are committed to continuously improving our products and services. Given past challenges, we've revamped our production process to serve you better. Like our Apollo Command module hatch windows, the Lunar Module windows will be produced in limited production runs of 10 units. We are dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction, so secure your unit by placing an order today. Once we receive ten orders, manufacturing will commence, with an estimated turnaround time of one month after the final order is placed. We will promptly inform our clients of their placement in the queue and update you on the progress of your order throughout the process.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we strive to deliver exceptional products tailored to our collective passion for space exploration.

In situations of urgent need or with extreme time constraints for the Apollo 13 hatch window, we will work diligently to accommodate our customers' needs to the best of our ability, including producing the production of individual units as necessary.

REAL LUNAR MODULE WINDOW INFORMATION:

The Apollo Lunar Module (LM) windows were a crucial component of the spacecraft, designed to provide astronauts with the visibility necessary for landing, docking, and surface operations. Unlike traditional aircraft windows, these were engineered to withstand the unique challenges of spaceflight, including extreme temperature variations, micrometeoroid impacts, and vacuum conditions. The Lunar Module featured two forward-facing triangular windows, positioned directly in front of the Commander and Lunar Module Pilot, as well as a small overhead docking window used for rendezvous with the Command and Service Module (CSM).

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS? 

Each forward window consisted of two panes, an inner pressure pane, and an outer thermal and micrometeoroid-protection pane, separated by a vented inter-pane cavity:

Inner Pane: This ¾-inch-thick pane was made of stretched acrylic (PMMA) and was part of the pressurized crew cabin, maintaining the internal atmosphere of the LM. It was responsible for preventing depressurization and ensuring a safe environment for the astronauts.

Outer Pane: A ¼-inch-thick pane of tempered glass or acrylic designed to protect against micrometeoroid impacts and thermal stresses from the lunar environment.

Vented Cavity: The space between the two panes was unpressurized and vented to the vacuum of space, preventing pressure buildup between the layers that could have caused the panes to crack or fail due to temperature fluctuations.

Unlike the Apollo Command Module windows with three panes for additional structural reinforcement, the Lunar Module windows required a lighter-weight design since the LM was only meant to operate in space and had fewer aerodynamic and re-entry constraints.

LANDING POINT DESIGNATOR (LPD)

Because the windows were relatively small and trapezoidal in shape, visibility was restricted compared to conventional aircraft cockpits. One of the biggest challenges for Apollo commanders was ensuring a clear, accurate view of the lunar surface during landing. Due to the angled design and material properties of the glass, some optical distortions could occur when looking through the window at certain angles.

To assist with navigation, markings were added directly onto the windows, including the Landing Point Designator (LPD). This system allowed the commander to reference a set of markings to determine the landing site’s position relative to the LM’s trajectory. However, in practice, astronauts like Neil Armstrong and other Apollo commanders often disregarded the LPD in favor of manual control, as last-minute terrain adjustments proved more critical than the pre-determined targeting system.

Our original Apollo Hatch Windows are also available in our store.