Object Details
Manufacturer
TRW Space & Technology Group
Summary
This is one of four Solar Array panels from the planned second Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM). The ATM was the major scientific instrument aboard Skylab, which was put into earth orbit in May 1973 and operated for 8 months. ATM included eight major scientific instruments as well as a number of smaller experiments, and was designed to be operated by three sets of visiting astronauts. The solar array provided the electrical power to operate the scientific instruments carried on the ATM.
The array was transferred from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in 1989.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19900059000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components
Materials
Silicon solar cells on metal support
Dimensions
Overall: 10 ft. wide x 42 ft. long (304.8 x 1280.2cm)
Storage trailer: 15 ft. x 8 ft. x 15 ft.
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19900059000