Solar Panel, Satellite, IUE, Test Unit

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Object Details

Manufacturer

NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center

Summary

This is one of the two full-size mock-up solar panels that were used as part of integration tests in building the International Ultraviolet Explorer. Built at Goddard Space Flight Center to test integration and fit of the equipment to be carried on the mission. The IUE satellite with its solar panels was transferred in March 1983 from NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19830128001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Electrical Power

Materials

Aluminum, aluminum-coated Mylar

Dimensions

3-D: 249.4 × 124.7 × 93.5cm, 13.6kg (8 ft. × 4 ft. × 3 ft., 30lb.)

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/nv911d2c49b-d19e-432d-98c6-bcea46fecbc2

Record ID

nasm_A19830128001