^Lot 628 Hubble Space Telescope NASA Model

Extremely rare NASA first generation model of the Hubble Space Telescope. This is not a contractor’s model, but a working model used by NASA engineers and personnel. Model measures approximately 13? high, 12? wide with the array panels, and 4? in diameter. The carefully detailed model, with articulating high gain antennae, has every panel and bay labeled for easy reference when necessary. This model originates from the Hubble Program Office at the Goddard Space Flight Center, and was used as a reference by the engineers if any issues arose. In fine condition, with light overall staining from exposure to cigarette smoke. Models such as this one can be seen in various NASA documentaries pertaining to the earlier Hubble Service Missions, including being seen on the consoles at Mission Control during the Hubble Service Missions. This type of model has never been offered before, and it is certain that few others, if any, survived the rigors of NASA.