Four square solar panels constructed of aluminum frames and composite solar collectors, attached to a central body via aluminum struts. The Central bus consists of a variety of solid boxes and stalks with panels and other objects projecting from it. A tubular mast at the apex of the frame supports a rectangular a circular high gain antenna. A selection of instrument boxes, vernier rockets and their fuel containers, and the TV camera are attached to the frame. Created by Mark Avino Date Created 09/04/2019 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Engineers; Exploration; Moon; Robots; Science; Solar System; Space; Spacecraft Rights and Restrictions CC0
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