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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
GUID:
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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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Boilerplate, Command Module, Apollo, #1102A

Manufacturer:
NASA Manned Spacecraft Center  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum structure
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 ft. 7 in. tall x 12 ft. 10 in. diameter, 4000 lb. (322.58 x 391.16cm, 1814.4kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Johnson Space Center.
Inventory Number:
A19800160000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station:
Human Spaceflight
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9aabee72d-4aac-427a-a17b-c5e3de4abc83
EDAN-URL:
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Love is the Message, The Message is Death

Artist:
Arthur Jafa, born Tupelo, MS 1960  Search this
Sitter:
Jr. Martin Luther King  Search this
Medium:
single-channel high-definition digital video, color, sound; 07:25 minutes
Type:
Media Arts
Date:
2016
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Ceremony\wedding  Search this
African American  Search this
Allegory\death  Search this
History\United States\Black History  Search this
Allegory\passion\love  Search this
Occupation\other\reformer  Search this
Portrait male  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Joint museum purchase with the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Gift of Nion T. McEvoy, Chair of SAAM Commission (2016-2018), and McEvoy's fellow Commissioners in his honor; additional funding provided by Joseph H. Hirshhorn Bequest Fund, 2020.001.
Copyright:
© 2016, Arthur Jafa. Image courtesy of the artist and Gavin Brown’s enterprise, New York / Rome.
Object number:
2020.3
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Time-Based Media Art
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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Satellite, Explorer I

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency, Redstone Arsenal  Search this
Materials:
painted metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 83 1/2 in. tall x 6 1/4 in. wide (212.1 x 15.9cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Inventory Number:
A19610039000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98f07d982-f0af-43d8-a4f9-97aafe1220d7
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Camera, Rocket-Borne

Manufacturer:
General Electric, Missile & Space Division  Search this
Materials:
Box: Magnesium
Film reel: Textilite
Gears, shafts etc: .aluminum, chrome steel
Lens collar:Teflon w/polyurethane foam for protection
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 in high x 6 in. wide x 10 in. deep (6.4 x 15.2 x 25.4cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of the Missile and Space Division of the General Electric Company.
Inventory Number:
A19610143000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv941a7466a-bfbc-4f5c-9081-2e2ded9d9eff
EDAN-URL:
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Satellite, Pioneer IV

Manufacturer:
Space Technology Laboratories (STL)  Search this
Materials:
Mixed metals, phenolic materials, electronics
Dimensions:
3-D (Top Section): 38 × 24cm (14 15/16 × 9 7/16 in.)
3-D (Bottom Section): 27 × 26 × 21cm (10 5/8 × 10 1/4 × 8 1/4 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Inventory Number:
A19620018000
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/nv9aaa784d7-ba1f-40da-a460-d6c6193f8205
EDAN-URL:
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Satellite, Explorer I

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency, Redstone Arsenal  Search this
Materials:
Steel, copper alloy, aluminum, rubber, paint, electrical wires
Dimensions:
Other: 205.7 × 15.2cm, 12.9kg (81 × 6 in., 28 1/2lb.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Inventory Number:
A19620034000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv939119067-3e7a-4e27-8b20-0c53fb7c8546
EDAN-URL:
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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
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv914fb1f96-d409-41f5-bf3b-61b431f87ef7
EDAN-URL:
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Satellite, Pioneer V, Reconstructed Replica

Manufacturer:
TRW Space & Technology Group  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum alloy
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 ft. 8 in. wide, 40 lb. (50.8cm, 18.1kg)
Other (Sphere): 2 ft. 2 in. diameter (66cm)
Other (sphere with extended solar panels): 8 ft. diameter (243.8cm)
Other (Solar panels): 1 ft. long x 1 ft. 8 in. wide (30.5 x 50.8cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of TRW Space Technology Laboratories
Inventory Number:
A19640666000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station:
Space Science
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv99845d924-d8c7-47e9-a66b-17d535fcdfed
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19640666000

Satellite, Explorer 6, Reconstructed Replica

Manufacturer:
TRW Space & Technology Group  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum alloy; plastic solar cells
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 ft. 5 in. tall x 2 ft. 2 in. wide, 50 lb. (73.7 x 66cm, 22.7kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of TRW Space Technology Laboratories
Inventory Number:
A19640667000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station:
Space Science
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv996155536-73e2-4572-be58-cbef2cadd14c
EDAN-URL:
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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:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93adfe989-fe97-44f9-bb79-649086bc74c3
EDAN-URL:
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Lunar Lander, Surveyor, Engineering Mock Up

Manufacturer:
Hughes Aircraft Co.  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, wood, paint, steel, mylar (Polyester), adhesive, Plastic, inconel, brass
Dimensions:
Storage: 228.6 x 215.9cm, 997.9kg, 238.8cm (90 x 85 in., 2200lb., 94 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Test Vehicles
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA
Inventory Number:
A19680457000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d3965aa6-1ba7-4279-982a-adb7becef6ce
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19680457000

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:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ce74610f-62de-46b6-904f-58abfecb555c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19700102000

Lunar Lander, Surveyor, Soil Mechanics Surface Sampler

Manufacturer:
Hughes Aircraft Co.  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum
Steel
Copper Alloy
Synthetic Rubber
Plastic
Dimensions:
19 3/4" x 12 15/16" x 7"
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of Hughes Aircraft Company
Inventory Number:
A19700114000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ec917804-b30a-4730-95f8-5c1ae31ab43a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19700114000

Lunar Lander, Surveyor (T-21), Soil Mechanics/Surface Sampler

Manufacturer:
Hughes Aircraft Co.  Search this
Materials:
HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating, Magnesium
Aluminum, Gold Plating, Plastic, Steel, Brass, Paint
Dimensions:
Overall (extended): 1ft 5in. x 8in. x 5ft 4in., 2lb. (43.2 x 20.3 x 162.6cm, 0.9kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of Hughes Aircraft Company
Inventory Number:
A19700115000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90feb56e1-2b5b-4981-b73c-6bd9df75c05e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19700115000

Soil Sampler, Lunar Lander, Surveyor

Manufacturer:
Hughes Aircraft Co.  Search this
Materials:
HAZMAT: Cadmium
Ferrous Alloy
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Plastics
Ink
Paint
Dimensions:
3-D (Folded): 50.2 × 30.5 × 19cm (1 ft. 7 3/4 in. × 1 ft. × 7 1/2 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA via GSA, 1969
Inventory Number:
A19700123000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9fd9af08e-eb45-4123-932c-363efd3544d1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19700123000

Structure, Lunar Orbiter

Manufacturer:
Boeing  Search this
Materials:
Adhesive, Aluminum, Steel, Synthetic Fabric, Velcro, Wood, Paint, Mylar (Polyester)
Dimensions:
3-D: 177.8 x 457.2cm (70 in. x 15 ft.)
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:
A19700192000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9dc29b5a2-44b3-47e0-876c-b4950942a2c1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19700192000
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Command Module, Apollo 4

Manufacturer:
North American Aviation Inc.  Search this
Materials:
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: 127 in. tall x 154 in. wide, 8000 lb (322.6 x 391.2cm, 3640 kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19700254000
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/nv9afb9118a-b32e-4eb3-93d3-8e874b69697b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19700254000
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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
See more items in:
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/nv99f4a42da-9692-430c-9b13-9bb95ef3f4ca
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19700294000

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