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Satellite, Pioneer I, Reconstructed Replica

Title:
Satellite, Pioneer I, Reconstructed Replica
Manufacturer:
TRW Space & Technology Group  Search this
Materials:
Shell - laminated plastic
Aluminum
Paint
Adhesive Tape
Plastic
Copper Alloy
Adhesive Sticker
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 ft. 5 in. wide x 2 ft. 6 in. deep, 24 lb. (73.7 x 76.2cm, 10.9kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of TRW Space Technology Laboratories
Inventory Number:
A19640665000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Destination Moon
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
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Meteorological Satellite, TIROS

Manufacturer:
RCA Astro Electronics  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, copper alloy, silicon, glass
Dimensions:
3ft 6in. diameter x 2ft 1in. (106.7 x 63.5cm) height. Weight: 122.5kg (270lb.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA
Inventory Number:
A19650289000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
One World Connected
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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Command Module, Apollo 11

Title:
Command Module, Apollo 11
Astronaut:
Buzz Aldrin  Search this
Michael Collins  Search this
Neil A. Armstrong, 1930 - 2012  Search this
Manufacturer:
North American Rockwell  Search this
Materials:
Primary Materials: Aluminum alloy, Stainless steel, Titanium
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 ft. 11 in. × 12 ft. 10 in., 9130lb. (271.8 × 391.2cm, 4141.3kg)
Other: 1 ft. 10 in. (55.9cm)
Support (at base width): 12 ft. 10 in. (391.2cm) Overall capsule on stand height: 10'9"
Support (Stand): 2035.7kg (4488lb.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Crewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19700102000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Destination Moon
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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Lunar Lander, Surveyor

Title:
Lunar Lander, Surveyor
Manufacturer:
Hughes Aircraft Co.  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, mixed metals, phenolics
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 ft. tall x 14 ft. wide (304.8 x 426.7cm)
Support (base of extended landing gear): 14ft. (426.7cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Inventory Number:
A19700294000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Destination Moon
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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Lunar Orbiter, Engineering Mock-up

Title:
Lunar Orbiter, Engineering Mock-up
Manufacturer:
Boeing Company  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, mixed metals, phenolics
Dimensions:
Approximate: 12ft 2 7/16in. x 5ft 4 15/16in. x 4ft 11 1/16in. (3.72m x 1.65m x 1.5m, 385.6kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Test Vehicles
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the Boeing Company through NASA - Langley Research Center
Inventory Number:
A19700318000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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ALSRC, Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container, Apollo 11

Title:
ALSRC, Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container, Apollo 11
Manufacturer:
Union Carbide, Nuclear Division  Search this
Materials:
7075 AA aluminum case, 2024 aluminum alloy mesh lining
Dimensions:
Overall (Closed): 9 1/4 in. × 1 ft. 2 in. × 1 ft. 7 in., 19.4lb. (23.5 × 35.6 × 48.3cm, 8.8kg)
3-D: 48.3 × 35.6 × 20.3cm, 8.8kg (1 ft. 7 in. × 1 ft. 2 in. × 8 in., 19.4lb.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Inventory Number:
A19710814000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Destination Moon
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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Command and Service Modules, Apollo #105, ASTP Mockup

Manufacturer:
North American Rockwell  Search this
Materials:
Command Module: Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and titanium structures. Outer shell - stainless steel honeycomb between stainless steel sheets. Crew compartment inner shell - aluminum honeycomb between aluminum alloy sheets.
Epoxy-resin ablative heat shield covers outside.
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 ft. 10 in. wide x 34 ft. 2 in. deep (391.16 x 1041.4cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19740798000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c44846d9-b313-4855-90fb-1775922f1078
EDAN-URL:
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Lunar Roving Vehicle, Qualification Test Unit

Title:
Lunar Roving Vehicle, Qualification Test Unit
Manufacturer:
Boeing  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum chassis, zinc-coated piano wire wheels, fiberglass fenders, canvas, nylon, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 × 5 × 8 ft., 537lb. (121.9 × 152.4 × 243.8cm, 243.6kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19760746000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Destination Moon
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv963b08f5e-ade7-4a1e-9cbc-f88ca2c395f5
EDAN-URL:
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Lunar Probe, Ranger, Block III

Title:
Lunar Probe, Ranger, Block III
Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Metal, plastic, assorted composites.
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 ft. 3 in. tall x 15 ft. wide, 784.2 lb. (312.42 x 457.2cm, 355.7kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19770993000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Destination Moon
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96a27a3ec-3bac-4023-ac77-bbc8c5de1843
EDAN-URL:
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ALSRC, Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container, Apollo 12

Title:
ALSRC, Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container, Apollo 12
Manufacturer:
Union Carbide, Nuclear Division  Search this
Materials:
7075 AA aluminum case, 2024 aluminum alloy mesh lining
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 in. tall x 1 ft. 7 in. wide x 11 3/4 in. deep, 17.2 lb. (20.3 x 48.3 x 29.8cm, 7.8kg)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Inventory Number:
A19772507000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
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Satellite, Explorer 40, Injun V

Manufacturer:
University of Iowa  Search this
Materials:
Various metals, silicon solar cells
Dimensions:
3-D: 76.2 × 63.5 × 73.7cm (30 × 25 × 29 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19772726001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
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Satellite, Explorer 39, Air Density

Manufacturer:
NASA - Langley Research Center  Search this
Materials:
Metalized Mylar, silicon solar cells.
Dimensions:
3-D (Cylinder, packed): 14 × 8cm (5 1/2 × 3 1/8 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19772726002
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9be99f0e8-a966-40ec-af1b-25dbe5b78d32
EDAN-URL:
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Voyager Spacecraft Mock-up, Full Scale

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum and mixed metals.
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 ft. 6 in. tall x 21 ft. wide x 57 ft. deep, 1800 lb. (289.6 x 640.1 x 1737.4cm, 816.5kg)
Other (high gain antenna): 12 ft. diameter (365.8cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CIT
Inventory Number:
A19772728000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c2de8692-5b34-4726-93c6-5bc307459c5a
EDAN-URL:
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Planetary Probe, Viking, Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

Manufacturer:
Litton Systems, Inc.  Search this
Materials:
HAZARD: Thorium (thoriated magnesium)
Mixed metals, electronics, and plastics
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 ft. 1 in. × 1 ft. 6 in. × 1 ft. 1 in., 25.4kg (33 × 45.7 × 33cm, 56lb.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Inventory Number:
A19800074000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9dc8d35b7-2130-4e0c-a88b-573a7074f327
EDAN-URL:
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Camera, Imager, Viking Mars Lander

Manufacturer:
ITEK Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Resin Impregnated Fiberglass
Aluminum
Beryllium
Ferrous Alloy
Glass
Synthetic Fiber Fabric
Plastics
Paint
Electrical Wiring
Ink
Dimensions:
3-D (Overall): 59.1 × 26cm (1 ft. 11 1/4 in. × 10 1/4 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Inventory Number:
A19810661000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94cf93913-bc1f-4a43-a1bb-ca8c19d442da
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19810661000

Spacecraft, Mariner 10, Flight Spare

Manufacturer:
Boeing Aerospace Company  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, mixed metals
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 ft. tall x 6 ft. wide x 6 ft. deep (182.88 x 182.88 x 182.88cm)
Other (magnetometer boom): 20 ft. long (609.6cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Communications
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Inventory Number:
A19830006000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ed15a631-e765-48d2-8456-b21bb3ea9fc5
EDAN-URL:
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Planetary Probe, Comet Penetrator, Drop Test Model

Manufacturer:
NASA Ames Research Center  Search this
Materials:
aluminin and tungston steel
Dimensions:
3-D: 119.4 x 8.9cm, 18.1kg (47 x 3 1/2 in., 40lb.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Test Vehicles
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred by NASA Ames Research Center
Inventory Number:
A19850393000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ae82946e-ddf9-4843-aa26-0d6ac49798bc
EDAN-URL:
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Sensor, Multi Spectral Scanner, Landsat 4

Manufacturer:
Hughes Aircraft Co.  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, glass, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall (Instrument structure): 1 ft. 6 in. tall x 2 ft. wide x 3 ft. long (45.72 x 60.96 x 91.44cm). Approximate (Instrument aperture): 11 in. tall x 1 ft. 2 1/2 in. long (27.94 x 36.83cm). Weight: 131.5 kg (290 lbs)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA
Inventory Number:
A19850405000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98266bbb6-6993-4a08-b6d4-fd7224fd4358
EDAN-URL:
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Clementine, Engineering Model

Manufacturer:
Naval Research Laboratory  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum and mixed metals; silicone and plastic.
Dimensions:
Overall: 6ft 2in. x 3ft 8 7/8in. (188 x 114cm), 230 lb. (104.3 kg)-satellite only
Width across solar arrays: 12 ft 8 in. (386 cm).
Combined weight 480 lb. (218.2 kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from The Naval Research Laboratory.
Inventory Number:
A20020260000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Second Floor Walkway
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9a2431f7d-b16c-4a91-a024-f3a1606594ec
EDAN-URL:
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Communications Satellite, Echo 1

Manufacturer:
G. T. Schjeldahl Co.  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, mylar
Dimensions:
Overall: 91.44cm diameter (3ft)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
Inventory Number:
A20030090000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar:
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9da0ccb49-ab15-49c3-888a-4abf25a26e56
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20030090000
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