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NASA had this lens test drive box available during ground preparations of the IMAX camera used in the payload bay of the space shuttle. The camera was flown on seven missions in the 1980s and 1990s and captured film footage for four IMAX productions.

As motorized lens were controlled remotely during flight, the motors underwent ground testing to ensure they were ready for flight. This piece of ground support equipment was used to test 30mm camera lenses.

Gift of the IMAX Corporation in 2011.

 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 Canada Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer IMAX Corporation
 Dimensions Approximate: 7.6 x 7.6 x 13.3cm (3 x 3 x 5 1/4 in.)
Other (serial cable): 18.4cm (7 1/4 in.)
Other (power cable): 40.6cm (16 in.)
 Materials Aluminum
Synthetic
Coating
Copper Alloy
Plastic
 Inventory Number A20120259005 Credit Line Gift of the IMAX Corporation Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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