Space Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Payload, LED spares
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In 2000, the Shuttle Endeavor carried the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload into orbit. Shuttle astronauts used the payload to map in high-detail and three-dimensions more than 70% of the Earth's surface--the most complete and accurate rendering of the planet's land masses ever attempted. The Museum possesses two primary components--the mast canister and the outboard support structure with its antennas--crucial to that mission.
These artifacts were spare parts for use in the target light tsicks. These sticks were positioned on the outboard support structure (OSS) during the mission and allowed engineers to determine the orientation of the OSS to the main antenna, located in the Shuttle payload bay.
NASA transferred these artifacts to the Museum in 2003.
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
EQUIPMENT-Mission Support
Manufacturer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology Dimensions
3-D (Each): 3.8 × 0.6 × 0.5cm (1 1/2 × 1/4 × 3/16 in.) Materials
Ferrous Alloy
Aluminum
Plastic
Glass Inventory Number
A20040261007
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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