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This is a 1/140 scale model of one of the three, 64 m (210 ft) Deep Space Network Antennas. Beginning in 1958, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of Pasadena, California contracted for the construction of three 26 m (85 ft) antennas, spaced approximately 120 degrees longitude apart, to provide continuous coverage of deep space. Stations were established in California, Australia, and Spain. Beginning in 1962, NASA and JPL began design and construction of three larger antennas. This is a scale model of one of those.

NASA transferred this model to the Museum in 1982.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Miscellaneous Manufacturer NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
 Dimensions 3-D (Overall): 57.1 × 57.1 × 68.6cm (1 ft. 10 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 10 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 3 in.)
 Materials Aluminum
Plastic
Brass
Ferrous Alloy
Adhesive
Paint
Unidentified Fiber
 Inventory Number A19830018000 Credit Line Transferred from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Open Access (CCO)
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