Protective Cover, Lander, Mars, Viking

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Martin Marietta Aerospace

Summary

Two Viking Landers touched down on the surface of Mars in 1976. To prepare for the mission, Martin Marietta Aerospace built a set of proof test vehicles. These vehicles were used to test the lander design and hardware for the conditions the lander would face in flight, landing, and on the surface of Mars.

This protective cover belongs to the Viking Lander Proof Test Article. NASA transferred it to the Museum in 1978.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19790215004

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

Aluminum

Steel

Paint

Adhesive

Plastic

Dimensions

3-D: 15.2 × 11.7 × 31.4cm (6 in. × 4 5/8 in. × 1 ft. 3/8 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/nv952ca7fa6-e085-402d-a883-7d70501ecdef

Record ID

nasm_A19790215004