Object Details
- Manufacturer
- TRW Space & Technology Group
- Summary
- Demonstration model of one of the Environmental Research Satellites built by TRW Space Vehicles Division for the Department of Defense. Two of the silicon solar cell covered sides have been replaced by plastic panels to display the instruments inside the satellite . The prototype was donated to NASM by TRW in April 1975. The TRS/ERS series of spacecraft were developed in the early years of the space program.
- Credit Line
- Gift of the TRW Space and Technology Group
- Inventory Number
- A19761800000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts
- Materials
- Mixed metals, electronics, clear plastics
- Dimensions
- Overall: 20 in. tall x 12 in. wide (50.8 x 30.5cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19761800000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d501fe60-f676-405f-9a35-27365ef0b781
