Country of Origin: United States of America
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 ft. long x 4 ft. 6 in. wide x 1 in. deep (121.92 x 137.16 x 2.54cm)
Materials:
Metal support
simulated silicon solar cells (print media)
adhesives
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.
Gift of Aerosystems Division, Ball Corporation
