Solar Panel, Satellite, Infrared, IRAS, Replica

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Ball Aerospace Systems Division

Summary

This is one of two simulated solar panels from a full-scale replica of the Infrared Astronomical Satellite. Ball Brothers Aerospace Corporation constructed this replica, with assistance from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Perkin-Elmer and the Netherlands Aerospace Agency. Reconstruction began in mid-1986 using backup and leftover parts, with some new components.

IRAS and these solar panels were donated to the Museum by the Ball Corporation in April 1987.

Credit Line

Gift of Aerosystems Division, Ball Corporation

Inventory Number

A19870107001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads

Materials

Metal support

simulated silicon solar cells (print media)

adhesives

Dimensions

Overall: 4 ft. long x 4 ft. 6 in. wide x 1 in. tall (121.92 x 137.16 x 2.54cm)

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/nv942162394-a4c0-4eaf-93bf-75a699fb9949

Record ID

nasm_A19870107001