These are the solar panels from a 1:5 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope fabricated by the Lockheed Missile and Space Company, the contractor responsible for building the flight spacecraft. The model (Catalogue #19830233000) depicts the exterior shell of the spacecraft as well as the exterior assemblies required for its operation. The solar panels are non-functional and appear to be laminated or screened image.

Lockheed Martin gave this object to the Museum in 1983.

Display Status

This object is on display in Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Corporation

Dimensions

3-D (Proper Right Solar Array): 234.9 × 99.1 × 7cm, 6.4kg (7 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 3 in. × 2 3/4 in., 14lb.)
3-D (Proper Left Solar Array): 234.9 × 99.1 × 7cm, 6.4kg (7 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 3 in. × 2 3/4 in., 14lb.)

Materials

Paint on unknown surface

Inventory Number

A19830233003

Credit Line

Gift of the Lockheed Missile and Space Corporation

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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