This 1/10th scale model of the Spitzer Space Telescope, formerly known as the Space Infrared Telescope Facility, was manufactured by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for display purposes. It is soldered and screwed together. Plastic components are painted and coated. Textured surfaces mirror those of the original telescope.
Created by
Jim Preston
Date Created
06/25/2018
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Astronomy; Exploration; Models; Robots; Solar System; Space; Spacecraft; Telescopes
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