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This case is used for storing and transporting the sample of Indium Antimonide Crystal that was formed in space during the Skylab missions. The crystal sample and case were presented to President Gerald R. Ford and then transferred to the Museum in 1975.

Display Status

This object is on display in Space Science at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Space Science

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

EQUIPMENT-Containers

Manufacturer

Unknown

Dimensions

3-D: 16.5 x 16.5 x 19.1cm (6 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)

Materials

Wood, metal, leather, fabric

Inventory Number

A19760043001

Credit Line

Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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