Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Summary
This scale model (1:40) of portions of the Skylab and Apollo Telescope Mount docking system is an early concept model. This model has the command module attached at right angles to Skylab instead of linearly as in the final version. The presence of the Lunar Excursion Module as part of the assembly suggests a more complex mission than was later carried out. The vehicle that was finally placed into orbit in 1973 comprised a coaxial assembly of the command module and Skylab with the ATM attached at right angles.
This scale model was transferred to NASM by NASA's Manned Space Flight Center in 1972.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19751496000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts
Materials
Wood
Aluminum
Plexiglas
Steel
Copper Alloy
Plastic
Paint
Felt
Leather
Photograph
Velcro
Ink
Adhesive
Graphite
Dimensions
Overall (scale 1:40): 1ft 6in. x 2ft x 1ft 6in. (45.72 x 60.96 x 45.72cm)
3-D (Case): 52.7 x 62.9 x 30.2cm (20 3/4 x 24 3/4 x 11 7/8 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19751496000