Solar Panel, Satellite, Infrared, IRAS, Replica

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Ball Aerospace Systems Division
Summary
This is one of two simulated solar panels from a full-scale replica of the Infrared Astronomical Satellite. Ball Brothers Aerospace Corporation constructed this replica, with assistance from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Perkin-Elmer and the Netherlands Aerospace Agency. Reconstruction began in mid-1986 using backup and leftover parts, with some new components.
IRAS and these solar panels were donated to the Museum by the Ball Corporation in April 1987.
Credit Line
Gift of Aerosystems Division, Ball Corporation
Inventory Number
A19870107001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Materials
Metal support
simulated silicon solar cells (print media)
adhesives
Dimensions
Overall: 4 ft. long x 4 ft. 6 in. wide x 1 in. tall (121.92 x 137.16 x 2.54cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19870107001
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv942162394-a4c0-4eaf-93bf-75a699fb9949
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