Telemetry Antenna

Made:
1966-1972 in England
maker:
British Aircraft Corporation
Telemetry Antenna

Telemetry Antenna
Science Museum Group
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Telemetry antenna from Skylark rocket, made in England by British Aircraft Corporation, 1965-1972.

Skylark rockets could reach a height of 200 miles and were used to photograph sections of the Earth and conduct experiments. This type of antenna was used on the Skylark rockets launched from Woomera, Australia.

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
Y1991.50.25
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 53 mm x 313 mm x 60 mm, 335 g
type:
antenna
credit:
Gift of Dr. K. Gilroy.