Support Stand Trolley, Spacelab Instrument Pointing System

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Dornier

Summary

This trolley was used to support and move the Spacelab Instrument Pointing System when it was outside the space shuttle. It is ground support equipment, not flight hardware. NASA delivered the igloo to the Museum on this support stand after the Spacelab program ended.

Alternate Name

Spacelab Instrument Pointing System

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19990001007

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

aluminum and steel

Dimensions

3-D: 210.8 x 269.2 x 320cm, 1134kg (83 in. x 106 in. x 10 ft. 6 in., 2500lb.)

Country of Origin

Federal Republic of Germany

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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/nv9c26e0985-6952-4b92-8b18-79fdd08cb34d

Record ID

nasm_A19990001007