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Solar Array, Telescope, Hubble, Model

Air and Space Museum

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    Object Details

    Manufacturer

    Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Corporation

    Summary

    These are the solar panels from a 1:5 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope fabricated by the Lockheed Missile and Space Company, the contractor responsible for building the flight spacecraft. The model (Catalogue #19830233000) depicts the exterior shell of the spacecraft as well as the exterior assemblies required for its operation. The solar panels are non-functional and appear to be laminated or screened image.
    Lockheed Martin gave this object to the Museum in 1983.

    Credit Line

    Gift of the Lockheed Missile and Space Corporation

    Inventory Number

    A19830233003

    Restrictions & Rights

    Usage conditions apply

    Type

    MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts

    Materials

    Paint on unknown surface

    Dimensions

    3-D (Proper Right Solar Array): 234.9 × 99.1 × 7cm, 6.4kg (7 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 3 in. × 2 3/4 in., 14lb.)
    3-D (Proper Left Solar Array): 234.9 × 99.1 × 7cm, 6.4kg (7 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 3 in. × 2 3/4 in., 14lb.)

    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/nv9d1bf24aa-b080-4205-ad36-8aba5be013fc

    Record ID

    nasm_A19830233003

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