Object Details
Manufacturer
American Science & Engineering, Incorporated
Summary
Back-up film magazine assembly for the S-054 X-ray spectrograph experiment intended for use on a 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 magazine was transferred from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in 1986.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19860274000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Materials
Mixed metals and plastic
Dimensions
3-D: 57.2 x 17.8 x 31.8cm (22 1/2 x 7 x 12 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19860274000