Twenty-six sided polyhedron (rhombicuboctahedron), grey metal, mounted on a metal, short cylindrical base. Two square panels have been removed. Additional triangular panel stored inside model. Interior "floor" plates have long "U" cutout fitted around central cylindrical pillar with hubs at either end. Model designed to test mechanical structure for strength, no instrumentation inside. Cables shown in some images not part of artifact.
Date Created
11/21/2019
Keywords
Commercial; Robots; Satellites; Solar System; Space; Spacecraft
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