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This spider cage test unit is identical to the ED52 web formation experiment apparatus flown aboard Skylab, a space station launched into Earth orbit by the United States in May 1973. The cage served as a habitat and web-forming environment for two spiders, Anita and Arabella, in a student-designed experiment. The photo of a test spider and web illustrates how the cage was used. NASA sent Anita, a companion spider "Arabella," and the experiment equipment to the Museum in 1974.

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This object is on display in Space Science at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Space Science
Object Details
Date 1970s Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Scientific Devices Manufacturer Unknown
 Dimensions 3-D: 39.4 x 14.6 x 39.4cm (15 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 15 1/2 in.)
 Materials Aluminum, plexiglass, synthetic rubber, velcro, paper
 Inventory Number A19740484002 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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