Model, Space Telescope, 1:15

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Corporation

Summary

This is a 1:15 scale model of the 1981 version of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Detailed with solar panels and some of the torsion bars and other protrusions. Built by the Lockheed Missile and Space Company who were awarded the contract for construction of the full scale telescope.

Lockheed donated the model to NASM in 1981. This is one of three scale models of the HST in the NASM collection.

Credit Line

Gift of the Lockheed Missile and Space Corporation

Inventory Number

A19810041000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts

Materials

Painted surfaces of unknown composition

Dimensions

Overall: 11 in. wide x 3 ft. deep (27.9 x 91.4cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97cf6f6c2-e3ac-4201-87a3-67aa8ee2f6a3

Record ID

nasm_A19810041000