Object Details
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Corporation
Summary
These are the solar panels from a 1:5 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope fabricated by the Lockheed Missile and Space Company, the contractor responsible for building the flight spacecraft. The model (Catalogue #19830233000) depicts the exterior shell of the spacecraft as well as the exterior assemblies required for its operation. The solar panels are non-functional and appear to be laminated or screened image.
Lockheed Martin gave this object to the Museum in 1983.
Credit Line
Gift of the Lockheed Missile and Space Corporation
Inventory Number
A19830233003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts
Materials
Paint on unknown surface
Dimensions
3-D (Proper Right Solar Array): 234.9 × 99.1 × 7cm, 6.4kg (7 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 3 in. × 2 3/4 in., 14lb.)
3-D (Proper Left Solar Array): 234.9 × 99.1 × 7cm, 6.4kg (7 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 3 in. × 2 3/4 in., 14lb.)
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_A19830233003