Object Details
Manufacturer
ITEK Corporation
Summary
This is an unflown lens from the index camera used from 1962-1972 with the KH-4 through KH-4B cameras onboard the U.S. CORONA photoreconnaissance satellites. Index cameras took a small scale photograph of the area being covered by the main camera and, in conjuction with orbital data, enabled photo interpreters to more easily determine the exact terrain being photographed.
This lens was manufactured by Itek and donated by Hughes Danbury Optical Systems to the National Air and Space Museum in 1996.
Credit Line
Gift of Hughes Danbury Optical Systems
Inventory Number
A19960624002
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Paint, Glass, Synthetic Fabric, Epoxy, Rubber (Silicone), Plastic, Nylon, Gold plating, Adhesive, Magnesium
Exterior - plastic coated metal wire
Lens housing - magnesium alloy
Lenses - optical glass
For additional documentation, see the Corona Program Event; link found under the "Related" tab.
Dimensions
Other: 5 in. in diameter x 4 in. long (12.7 x 10.2cm)
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_A19960624002