Spacex Lunar Orbiter

The two colour variations of the Orbiter Satellite, both sold concurrently. Note the example in orange is missing its rocket nozzle on top.

Size

(minus antennas)

Length/Width
(panels extended)
Length/Width
(panels folded up)
Height


90 mm

40 mm
48 mm


3 1/2 in

1 5/8 in
1 7/8 in

Features

Solar panels can be folded in and out.
Antennas can be removed for storage.

Variations

Orbiter markings
Orbiter blue antenna

Known

- Orange body with blue varnish on plated details

- Blue body with magenta-pink varnish on plated details

Always carries a Spacex logo with "made in Hong Kong for Rovex Triang"


The two antennas have so far been found with and without blue varnish on the chrome plating.


Note: the lower picture also shows the rocket nozzle on top of an orange/blue satellite, sadly missing from my example shown in the main picture above.

Packaging

Lunar Orbiter Spacex card

 

Spacex

Golden Astronaut

Not available as GA

Origin

Orbiter origin

A series of US satellites sent to orbit and survey the Moon in 1966-7.

Registered Design/Design Patent

 

 

UK Registered Design

Application Nr 944754
As stated on blister card

Not granted

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