Structural Components, Satellite, WMAP

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Object Details

Summary

This is a set of commercial structural rods used in reconstructing the full-scale model of the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP). The full object contains flight and flight-like parts, reconstructed and reassembled for display.

NASA Goddard transferred this to the Smithsonian in 2006.

Credit Line

Transferred from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Inventory Number

A20060634001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Paint

Dimensions

Overall (Aluminum Stand): 8 7/8in. x 2in. x 2in. (22.54 x 5.08 x 5.08cm)

Overall (Steel Connector): 1 7/8in. x 7/16in. x 3/4in. (4.76 x 1.11 x 1.91cm)

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/nv9464da7d1-4a37-4986-941d-1aeb49dc983b

Record ID

nasm_A20060634001