Object Details
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Corporation
Summary
These are mock ups of the high gain antennas from a 1:5 scale model of the support systems module of the Hubble Space Telescope. They were fabricated by the Lockheed Missile and Space Company, the contractor responsible for building the flight spacecraft. The model (Catlogue # 19830233000) depicts the exterior shell of the spacecraft as well as the exterior assemblies required for its operation. The model was donated to NASM by the Lockheed Company in August 1983.
Credit Line
Gift of the Lockheed Missile and Space Corporation
Inventory Number
A19830233004
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts
Materials
Paint on wooden and plastic substrate
Dimensions
3-D (Antennae, front): 98.4 × 26.7 × 16.5cm (3 ft. 2 3/4 in. × 10 1/2 in. × 6 1/2 in.)
3-D (Antenna, recs): 96.5 × 25.4 × 16.5cm (3 ft. 2 in. × 10 in. × 6 1/2 in.)
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_A19830233004