This portable color television camera (unflown) is identical to that used aboard the Skylab space station in 1973-1974. The crew members had a variety of cameras to record their activities in space. A TV camera was used for experiments, press conferences, tours, and several "classroom in space" broadcasts to demonstrate the effects of weightlessness. NASA transferred this camera and various other Skylab equipment to the Museum when the program ended.
Display Status
This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Dimensions
Height: 6 1/2 in. (16.51cm)
Width: 4 1/2 in. (11.43cm)
Depth: 11 in. (27.94cm)
Weight: 12 lb. (5.4kg)
Materials
metal, glass, electronics
Inventory Number
A19850020000
Credit Line
Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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