This trolley was used to support and move the Spacelab Instrument Pointing System when it was outside the space shuttle. It is ground support equipment, not flight hardware. NASA delivered the igloo to the Museum on this support stand after the Spacelab program ended.
Display Status
This object is on display in Space Science at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
Federal Republic of Germany
Type
EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Manufacturer
Dornier
Dimensions
3-D: 210.8 x 269.2 x 320cm, 1134kg (83 in. x 106 in. x 10 ft. 6 in., 2500lb.)
Materials
aluminum and steel
Alternate Name
Spacelab Instrument Pointing System
Inventory Number
A19990001007
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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