Object Details
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.
Summary
This model depicts the ambitious space station Freedom concept that was promoted in the mid-to-late 1980s. Named by President Ronald Reagan as a beacon of American leadership in space, Freedom was meant to be a versatile facility for business and research in earth orbit. This concept proved to be too costly to gain lasting political support, and the project was reconfigured under President Bill Clinton to become the International Space Station. McDonnell Douglas, one of the bidders for the space station contract, gave this model to the Museum in 1988.
Credit Line
Gift of McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.
Inventory Number
A19880546000
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts
Materials
plastic, aluminum, paint, acrylic, polyester, decals
Dimensions
3-D: 144.5 × 71 × 51.5cm (56 7/8 × 27 15/16 × 20 1/4 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_A19880546000