The Surveyor probes were the first U.S. spacecraft to land safely on the Moon and each was equipped with a television camera identical to the test article shown here. This camera consisted of a vidicon tube, 25- and 100-mm focal length lenses, shutters, and color filters.
This artifact was donated by NASA in 1970 and is currently in storage at the Garber facility of NASM.
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
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Manufacturer
Bell & Howell Co.
Dimensions
4 15/16" x 3" x 1 3/8"
Materials
Anodized Aluminum
Plastic
Steel
Copper
Foam
Inventory Number
A19700143000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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