During the 1960s, remote sensing (studying the Earth from space) via satellite drew increased attention. The first such satellite was Landsat, launched in 1972.
This artifact represents a concept satellite, the Earth Survey Module, developed by General Electric for NASA in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was never built.
This model is a 1:40 scale, and was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1975.
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
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Dimensions
Overall: 1ft x 8in. x 9in. (30.5 x 20.3 x 22.9cm)
Materials
Plastic, non-ferrous metal, paint, wood base.
Inventory Number
A19760789000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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