Case, Camera, Rocket Borne

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Naval Research Laboratory

Summary

Protective case for a flown 16 mm motion picture camera that was flown aboard an Aerobee-hi rocket on October 5, 1954 and secured wide-field images of weather patterns (Catalogue #19870070000). Painted red to facilitate retrieval after flight. Evidence of rough handling due to violent landing.

Credit Line

Donor unknown

Inventory Number

A19870071000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Metal

Dimensions

Overall: 3 in. tall x 4 1/4 in. wide x 7 in. deep (7.6 x 10.8 x 17.8cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv974b2b478-ec83-4b80-baa6-bc14239e5f79

Record ID

nasm_A19870071000