Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Hughes Aircraft
- Summary
- The International Telecommunication Satellite Consortium (known as Intelsat) was formed in 1964 with the goal of creating and operating a global communication satellite system. As a step toward meeting this objective, Intelsat, from 1966 to 1967, launched four Intelsat II (IIA, IIB, IIC, IID) communications satellites, all built by the Hughes Aircraft Company.
- Satellites IIB, IIC and IID operated successfully, facilitating international communications needs and serving as a vital part of NASA's world-wide communications network during the Gemini and Apollo programs. The Intelsat II satellites were retired by 1971 as the Intelsat III series came into service.
- Hughes Aircraft donated this 1/24 scale model of an Intelsat II satellite to the Museum in 1975.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Hughes Aircraft Co.
- Inventory Number
- A19750768000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts
- Materials
- Aluminum, plastic, brass
- Dimensions
- Overall: 1in. x 2 1/2in. (2.5 x 6.4cm)
- 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_A19750768000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ca092ac0-df08-43b1-8811-951084c95608
