Solar Array, Telescope, Hubble, Model

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Object Details

Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Corporation
Summary
These are the solar panels from a 1:5 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope fabricated by the Lockheed Missile and Space Company, the contractor responsible for building the flight spacecraft. The model (Catalogue #19830233000) depicts the exterior shell of the spacecraft as well as the exterior assemblies required for its operation. The solar panels are non-functional and appear to be laminated or screened image.
Lockheed Martin gave this object to the Museum in 1983.
Credit Line
Gift of the Lockheed Missile and Space Corporation
Inventory Number
A19830233003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts
Materials
Paint on unknown surface
Dimensions
Overall: 3 ft. 6 in. tall x 7 ft. 10 in. wide (106.7 x 238.8cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19830233003
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d1bf24aa-b080-4205-ad36-8aba5be013fc
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