Object Details
- Manufacturer
- NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
- Summary
- This is 1:48 scale model of the Atlas-Agena D. The Lockheed Missiles and Space Company began developing the Agena upper stage for the U.S. Air Force in 1956. The Agena-D was the last of three versions. As a second stage on Thor and Atlas boosters, it launched a variety of military and civilian payloads from 1961into the early 1970s. As a third stage on top of Titan IIIBs, the Agena-D launched numerous military payloads from 1966-1987. The Agena-D was used as the target vehicle for the manned Gemini rendevous and docking missions as well. NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center made this model and transferred to NASM in 1972.
- Credit Line
- Gift of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
- Inventory Number
- A19720999000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Wood rocket and base.
- Dimensions
- Overall: 2 ft. 2 in. long x 4 in. diameter (66.04 x 10.16cm) 1:48 scale.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
- Hangar
- James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19720999000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f7e6fb23-03a0-4fd3-8baf-91afc378ebea
