Model, 1:5, Hubble Space Telescope

Object Details

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Corporation

Summary

This a 1:5 scale model of the support systems module of the Hubble Space Telescope. It was fabricated by the Lockheed Missile and Space Company, the contractor responsible for building the flight spacecraft. The model depicts the exterior shell of the spacecraft as well as the exterior assemblies required for its operation. Prominent features on the model include the light shield/aperture door and the two wing-like solar arrays which flank the main tubular assembly. This is one of four scale models of the HST in the NASM collection (see also Catalogue #s 19810041000, 19830232000,). The model was donated to NASM by the Lockheed Company in August 1983.

Credit Line

Gift of Lockheed Missiles and Space Company

Inventory Number

A19830233000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts

Materials

Wood, plastic, aluminum-coated Mylar

Dimensions

3-D (Overall, without solar panels, cylinder only): 279.4 × 87 × 96.5cm (9 ft. 2 in. × 2 ft. 10 1/4 in. × 3 ft. 2 in.)

3-D (model includes array (003) and antennae (004)): 127kg (280lb.)

3-D (Rigging Fixture Weight only): 54.4kg (120lb.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar

National Air and Space Museum

Record ID

nasm_A19830233000

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv934b60e0f-1aa6-4246-96ac-cec566f3a069