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View of the probe head.

Note the two capture latches visible on the forward end of the probe head. These latches slip into and automatically engage the Lunar Module's drogue, effecting "capture."

 
Apollo docking probe head with capture latches at Stafford Air & Space Museum.
Time picture taken Thu Jul 31 10:49:38 2008
Location picture taken Apollo Gallery
Stafford Air & Space Museum
Weatherford, Oklahoma
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