Hasselblad cameras and lenses, like this 250mm Carl Zeiss lens in a Hasselblad housing, were staple equipment on U.S. space flights for nearly 50 years. The brand offered NASA high-quality images and the latest in photographic technology. This lens gave astronauts closer and sharper images of Earth than ever before.
This lens flew on the STS-98 to the International Space Station to deliver the Destiny module. It was left on the station for some time until returning to Earth on a later shuttle flight.
NASA transferred this lens and other camera equipment to the Museum in 2008 when it was no longer needed for spaceflight.
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
Sweden
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
Carl Zeiss G.m.b.H.
Dimensions
3-D: 18.6 × 11 × 8.9cm (7 5/16 × 4 5/16 × 3 1/2 in.)
Materials
Stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, glass, Velcro, paint
Inventory Number
A20080091000
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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