Manufacturer:

Ball Aerospace Systems Division  Search this

Materials:

Metal support

simulated silicon solar cells (print media)

adhesives

Dimensions:

Overall: 4 ft. long x 4 ft. 6 in. wide x 1 in. deep (121.92 x 137.16 x 2.54cm)

Type:

SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads

Country of Origin:

United States of America

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:

A19870107002

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv991739029-271f-4f3c-abe8-7bdb53eea2c0

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19870107002