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In 2000, the Shuttle Endeavor carried the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload into orbit. Shuttle astronauts used the payload to map in high-detail and three-dimensions more than 70% of the Earth's surface--the most complete and accurate rendering of the planet's land masses ever attempted. The Museum possesses two primary components--the mast canister and the outboard support structure with its antennas--crucial to that mission.

This artifact is a mount used to hold a GPS antenna, which provided data on the exact postion of the outboard support structure during the mission. This was combined with other data to create an accurate map of the Earth's surface.

NASA transferred this artifact to the Museum in 2003.

 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 EQUIPMENT-Mission Support Manufacturer Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
 Dimensions Approximate: 40.6 × 57.2cm (16 × 22 1/2 in.)
Storage: 68.6 × 66 × 57.2cm (27 × 26 × 22 1/2 in.)
 Materials Resin
Aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Stainless Steel
Plastic
Adhesive
Paint
Rubber
Synthetic Fabric
 Inventory Number A20040261006 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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