Model, Communications Satellite, Westar

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Hughes Aircraft

Summary

By the mid 1970s, communications via satellite had become increasingly important in national and international life. The Westar satellites, built by Hughes Aircraft for Western Union, were emblematic of this development. Three Westars were launched from 1974 to 1979, providing commercial telephone, data and television services to the United States. Westar III remained operational until 1990.

Hughes Aircraft donated this 1/24 scale model of a Westar satellite to the Museum in 1975.

Credit Line

Gift of Hughes Aircraft Co.

Inventory Number

A19750773000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts

Materials

Plastic, aluminum, paint

Dimensions

Overall: 6in. x 3in. (15.2 x 7.6cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9bedd7e2d-bfe6-4f6b-8f93-a10c3d962501

Record ID

nasm_A19750773000