This Lunar Orbiter model, made by Boeing, was given to Dr. Hugh L. Dryden, Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from 1958 until his death in December 1965. Five Lunar Orbiters, all of which were made by Boeing, were launched in 1966 and 1967 to photograph potential landing sites for the Apollo missions to the Moon. It is not known who gave this model to Dr. Dryden or when. Mrs. Dryden donated it 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-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts

Manufacturer

Boeing Company

Dimensions

Model (lunar orbiter): 7 3/4 in. × 4 in. × 7 3/4 in. (19.7 × 10.2 × 19.7cm)
Model (broken piece): 1/4 × 1/8 × 1/8 in. (0.6 × 0.3 × 0.3cm)

Materials

Plastic
Aluminum
Brass
Paint

Inventory Number

A19750407000

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Hugh L. Dryden

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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