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This probe is part of the test equipment kit from the backup Skylab orbital workshop that is displayed in the Museum. The air velocity meter probe (velometer probe) could be attached to a velometer (A19761814000), also in the kit, to measure airflow.

Skylab was a U.S. space station launched into low Earth orbit in May 1973. Three different three-man crews occupied the orbital laboratory until February 1974. Skylab was equipped with several tool kits and devices for in-flight maintenance tasks, as well as scientific instruments for a variety of research projects.

The three-drawer container of testing equipment, made by McDonnell Douglas, was transferred to the Smithsonian with the backup Skylab Orbital Workshop in December 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 INSTRUMENTS-Scientific Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.
 Dimensions 3-D: 80.6 x 4.1 x 0.6cm (31 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
 Materials Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Plastic
Beta Cloth
Rubber
Adhesive
Copper alloy
 Inventory Number A20110453002 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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