Structural Dynamic Test Vehicle, Hubble Space Telescope

Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Corporation

Prior to undertaking construction of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) the Lockheed Missile and Space Company built a full-scale mockup in 1975 for conducting various feasibility studies. Initially a low-fidelity metal cylinder for testing handling procedures for the proposed spacecraft, the test vehicle evolved continuously as Lockheed proceeded through its feasibility studies and was awarded the contract to build the actual spacecraft. The test vehicle eventually served as a frame on which the cables and wiring harnesses for the actual spacecraft were fabricated. It was also used for simulations in developing maintenance and repair activities in orbit. Dynamic studies on the test vehicle including vibration studies and thermal studies led to its being designated the Hubble Space Telescope Structural Dynamic Test Vehicle (SDTV).

Type: SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Medium: Mixed metals, aluminized Mylar
Department: NASM
Institution: National Air and Space Museum
Object number: nasm_A19870193000
Credit: Gift of the Lockheed Missile and Space Corporation

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Structural Dynamic Test Vehicle, Hubble Space Telescope

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