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
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
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