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Omnidirectional antennas were a staple of NASA’s early planetary exploration craft. Early Ranger (Blocks I through III), Mariner, and lunar-orbiting spacecraft all featured omnidirectional medium-gain antennae at their apexes. For Ranger, most of the antenna remained covered, with only the very tip protruding from a conical encasing like this one.

This antenna cone was transferred to the Museum from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 1976.

 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 United States of America Type SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Communications Manufacturer Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
 Dimensions 3-D: 44.5 x 43.2cm (17 1/2 x 17 in.)
Storage: 43.82 x 54.61 x 43.82cm (1ft 5 1/4in. x 1ft 9 1/2in. x 1ft 5 1/4in.)
 Materials Aluminum, Paint, Phenolic Resin, Cadmium Plating, Brass, Adhesive, Synthetic Fabric
 Inventory Number A19761262000 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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