Horizon Sensor, Satellite, Agena

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Barnes Engineering

Summary

This unflown horizon sensor was part of the stabilization system used on Agena upper stages. These spacecraft were the first with 3-axis stabilization. Developed by Lockheed Missiles and Space, Agenas carried a number of civilian and military payloads into space from the late 1950s into the 1980s.

This horizon sensor was built by Barnes Engineering and NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center transferred it to the Museum in 1973.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19731177000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Guidance & Control

Materials

Anodized Aluminum, Aluminum, Adhesive, Unknown Plating

Dimensions

3-D: 25.4 x 21.3 x 7.6cm (10 x 8 3/8 x 3 in.)

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/nv9c7244e48-d63b-4495-b720-9e753c5cf964

Record ID

nasm_A19731177000