Spider Cage, Experiment ED52, Skylab 3

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This spider cage test unit is identical to the ED52 web formation experiment apparatus flown aboard Skylab, a space station launched into Earth orbit by the United States in May 1973. The cage served as a habitat and web-forming environment for two spiders, Anita and Arabella, in a student-designed experiment. The photo of a test spider and web illustrates how the cage was used. NASA sent Anita, a companion spider "Arabella," and the experiment equipment to the Museum in 1974.

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center

Date

1970s

Inventory Number

A19740484002

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Scientific Devices

Materials

Aluminum, plexiglass, synthetic rubber, velcro, paper

Dimensions

3-D: 39.4 x 14.6 x 39.4cm (15 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 15 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station

Space Science

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97bf3be23-99bd-4940-9b76-db286c20a05c

Record ID

nasm_A19740484002