aap-sl_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1967/68, poss. NASA/MSFC and/or Douglas Aircraft Co. photo no. DA041104)

As part of the development of the Apollo Applications Program (AAP), a full-size cluster mock-up, comprised of a Lunar Module/Apollo Telescope Mount (LM/ATM), Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA) & Command Module (CM), ca. 1967/68 is seen in some cavernous Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) building.
Note the truss-like configuration partially obscured by the CM, and its similarity to that of the ATM component of LM ATM docked to the MDA on the left. I came across a diagram that depicted something similar to it, in which it was referred to as a resupply module. Whatever it is, I’m sort of assuming that it’s also docked to the MDA.
Speaking of the MDA, note its radial docking port protruding straight up, along with what looks like another behind it, at an angle. However, I wouldn’t expect that to be the case, so it might/must be some sort of scientific equipment orifice, observational port, etc.
Finally, yet another assumption…I think the separated, but connected (by the obvious beam) beveled fairings? on the far end of the MDA to represent the near end of the S-IVB workshop. Within it, the circular, possibly conical structure partially visible possibly being the ‘receiving end’, docked to the MDA?

The myriad of AAP, AES & Apollo X configurations are as clear as mud to me, so…my above is what it is. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Oh yeah, note the “ON-BOARD CHECKOUT SYSTEM” schematic, circuit diagram, flow chart, or whatever it is, in the corner of the partition on the left.

Interesting reading of varying pertinence:

spaceflighthistory.blogspot.com/2020/07/chronology-apollo...
Credit: David S. F. Portree/”No Shortage of Dreams” blog

www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/apollo-lm-derived-projec...
Credit: SECRET PROJECTS Forum website

www.spacerockethistory.com/tag/apollo-applications-program/

Specifically:

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Both above credit: “Space Rocket History Podcast” website

history.nasa.gov/SP-400/ch2.htm

Taken on: May 3, 2023

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