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Two vintage models used by NASA as part of an outreach program during the late 1960s and early 1970s: a 1:8 scale model of the TIROS-1 satellite, measuring approximately 9.5″ tall and 5.25″ in diameter, with purple solar cells to top and perimeter, receiving antenna, and four transmitting antenna, set upon a 7″ diameter metallic base; and a 1:8 scale model of the Telstar 1 satellite, measuring approximately 8.75″ tall and 4″ in diameter, with helical antenna to top and body lined with purple solar cells, set upon a 7″ diameter metallic base. Both models include their original 8.75 x 11.5 x 8.75 storage boxes, with white stenciling and paint notations, "M 5/3, TIROS, 1/8 Scale, M 5/3" and "M 1/2, Telestar, 1/8 Scale, M 1/2," with the TIROS box bearing a NASA 'meatball' logo sticker and partial red tag attached to carrying handle. In overall fine condition, with expected wear from use and storage, including: light scuffing to TIROS, with support foam material inside storage box disintegrating; the Telstar bears some scuffing and the top antenna partially bent over.
