• Satellite, Beacon 1, Cutaway, Mock-up
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    Cylindrical white tube tapered at top and flanged at bottom. Has conical collar surrounding the connection between lower and upper halves. Has four whiplike antennae emerging from collar. There are cutaway sections revealing inner parts including a metal cylinder with writing on it and a folded aluminized object.

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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01/13/2022

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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Satellites; Science; Space

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