Object Details
Manufacturer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
Summary
This is an antenna ring for an early Explorer spacecraft, with four attached braided antennae. It acted as the coupling between the payload section and the final stage of the launch system. It was built by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and is complete, non-flight hardware.
The antenna system was transferred to NASM in February 1975.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19751439000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Parts & Structural Components
Materials
Phenolic Resin, Steel, Aluminum, Plastic, Copper, Rubber, Cadmium, Ink
Dimensions
Overall (Body): 6 1/4in. x 5in. (15.88 x 12.7cm)
Other (Antennae): 1ft 10 1/2in. (57.15cm)
Overall: 3ft 4 1/2in. x 2ft 5in. x 5in. (102.87 x 73.66 x 12.7cm)
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_A19751439000