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Model, Deep Space Network Antenna, 1:140 scale

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Summary
This is a 1/140 scale model of one of the three, 64 m (210 ft) Deep Space Network Antennas. Beginning in 1958, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of Pasadena, California contracted for the construction of three 26 m (85 ft) antennas, spaced approximately 120 degrees longitude apart, to provide continuous coverage of deep space. Stations were established in California, Australia, and Spain. Beginning in 1962, NASA and JPL began design and construction of three larger antennas. This is a scale model of one of those.
NASA transferred this model to the Museum in 1982.
Credit Line
Transferred from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Inventory Number
A19830018000
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
MODELS-Miscellaneous
Materials
Aluminum
Plastic
Brass
Ferrous Alloy
Adhesive
Paint
Unidentified Fiber
Dimensions
3-D (Overall): 57.1 × 57.1 × 68.6cm (1 ft. 10 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 10 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 3 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
See more items in
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19830018000
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9841885ac-64b9-44b2-bca4-06d7c58af80a

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Full view of a white antenna inside a radio dish. It is on a black and gold base.
Full view of a white antenna inside a radio dish. It is on a black and gold base.
Full view of a white antenna inside a radio dish. It is on a black and gold base.

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