Model, Remote Sensing Satellite, Earth Survey Module

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Object Details

Manufacturer

General Electric Company

Summary

During the 1960s, remote sensing (studying the Earth from space) via satellite drew increased attention. The first such satellite was Landsat, launched in 1972.

This artifact represents a concept satellite, the Earth Survey Module, developed by General Electric for NASA in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was never built.

This model is a 1:40 scale, and was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1975.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19760789000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic, non-ferrous metal, paint, wood base.

Dimensions

Overall: 1ft x 8in. x 9in. (30.5 x 20.3 x 22.9cm)

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/nv95e0d967b-66e0-465b-b6bd-0f1c0992279c

Record ID

nasm_A19760789000