Object Details
Manufacturer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
Summary
Omnidirectional antennas were a staple of NASA’s early planetary exploration craft. Early Ranger (Blocks I through III), Mariner, and lunar-orbiting spacecraft all featured omnidirectional medium-gain antennae at their apexes. For Ranger, most of the antenna remained covered, with only the very tip protruding from a conical encasing like this one.
This antenna cone was transferred to the Museum from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 1976.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19761262000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Communications
Materials
Aluminum, Paint, Phenolic Resin, Cadmium Plating, Brass, Adhesive, Synthetic Fabric
Dimensions
3-D: 44.5 x 43.2cm (17 1/2 x 17 in.)
Storage: 43.82 x 54.61 x 43.82cm (1ft 5 1/4in. x 1ft 9 1/2in. x 1ft 5 1/4in.)
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_A19761262000