Hasselblad cameras like this one were staple equipment on U.S. space flights for nearly 50 years. The brand offered NASA high-quality images and the latest in photographic technology. This electronic model imprinted the date and time of each image on the film so it could be matched to the computer-controlled location of the Shuttle at any point in time. This took the guesswork out of determining the spot on Earth in each photograph. NASA switched to digital Nikon and other brand cameras in the early 21st century.
NASA transferred this camera to the Musem in 2008.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
Sweden
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
Hasselblad
Dimensions
3-D: 15 × 22 × 17cm (5 7/8 × 8 11/16 × 6 11/16 in.)
Materials
adhesive, aluminum, glass, leather, metal, plastic, rubber, Velcro
Inventory Number
A20080088000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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