A 3-axis gimbaled mounting platform flown in the Space Shuttle payload bay, the IPS was a precise and stable pointing system for telescopes, cameras, and other scientific instruments; includes trolley stand and cover.
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
03/04/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Human Spaceflight; Instruments; Space
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