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Lunar orbiter on display

Space sciences collection includes objects ranging from engineering models, components, and prototypes to mockups representing the full range of scientific activities performed on space vehicles, including both suborbital and orbital satellites.

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Lunar Lander, Surveyor, Engineering Mock Up

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Structure, Lunar Orbiter

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Lunar orbiter with four square solar panels attached to central instrument box and round satellite dish

Lunar Orbiter

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Lunar Lander, Surveyor, T-21 Prototype

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Mariner 2

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Planetary Probe, Pioneer Venus, Deceleration Probe, Structural Test Model

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Full view of a pointed gray metallic cylinder with a round base.

Planetary Probe, Comet Penetrator, Drop Test Model

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Lamp, UV Corona

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Detector, Radiation, Geiger, Viking

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Pyramid Actuator Assembly, Camera, HST, Wide Field-Planetary

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Mirror Transport Frame, Hubble Space Telescope

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Pyrheliometer, Silver Disk

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Object Type: Testing equipment
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National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum 650 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington, DC

202-633-2214

Free Timed-Entry Passes Required

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151

703-572-4118

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