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During the 1960s, remote sensing (studying the Earth from space) via satellite drew increased attention. The first such satellite was Landsat, launched in 1972.

This artifact represents a concept satellite, the Earth Survey Module, developed by General Electric for NASA in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was never built.

This model is a 1:40 scale, and was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1975.

 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 MODELS-Missiles & Rockets Manufacturer General Electric Company
 Dimensions Overall: 1ft x 8in. x 9in. (30.5 x 20.3 x 22.9cm)
 Materials Plastic, non-ferrous metal, paint, wood base.
 Inventory Number A19760789000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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