This large satellite model was created for training purposes. Our client needed a realistic satellite replica to mount onto a robotic arm. The wingspan of the satellite model was approximately 4 feet. The solar array frames were laser cut from [ more →]

This generic satellite model was created for a lobby display. Although they are not a satellite company, our client wanted to demonstrate how their product offers diagnostic services via satellite connection. Because they are not manufacturers of a particular type, [ more →]

  Model Maker Mike built this satellite model recently for ATK. KiwiMill has a long history of satellite model builds. This particular satellite model is motorized with a geared stepper motor that rotates the solar panels once in a 24 hour [ more →]

This satellite model is motorized with a geared stepper motor that rotates the solar panels once in a 24 hour period. The satellite model is made out of aluminum, 3D printed parts, and laser cut plastic. The scale of the [ more →]

This is a motorized solar panel model. It’s made to mimic the real product, which is programmed to follow the sun. The model can be easily transported to trade shows for display and demonstration. The solar panel model is 1:5 [ more →]

KiwiMill was excited to return to its roots recently when we were asked to build Mother and Daughter satellite models for a valued client. While satellite models, military models, and architectural models have historically been a mainstay of this model shop, more [ more →]

These mother and daughter satellite model cutaways were built for a sales presentation. Each satellite model depicted ½ of the spacecraft, showing the internal structure and instruments. The spacecraft were modeled in the stowed configuration.

The LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) satellite model was built in both 1/13th scale and 1/24th scale. The 1/24th scale is gray representing the solar blanket material used on the actual spacecraft. The larger, 1/13th scale model is covered in gold [ more →]

This is a JAMI imager model. The Japanese Advanced Meteorological Imager (JAMI ) on board the Multi-functional Transport Satellite will provide SWIR measurements at 2 km resolution that will be useful for active fire detection.

This MTSAT satellite model was made for Space Systems/Loral from a few line drawings and pictures of an existing model. It was completed within 2 weeks of the order. KiwiMill specializes in just-in-time delivery of custom models.

This is a full-scale propulsion system model made for trade show display and customer presentation. MOOG originally had this model made using the stereo lithography process suggested by another vendor. When they called KiwiMill for a quote on a new model, [ more →]

KiwiMill has made WGS satellite models of various scales including 100th, 75th, 48th, 24th, 10th, 1/4 and 1/2 scale.

This model was built to represent a GPS satellite model in a museum display for Honeywell. It is 1/24th scale and was built to hang from the ceiling.

The MEASAT-3 satellite model is a replica of a satellite that will employ 24 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders, each providing 36 MHz of bandwidth over a 15-year minimum service life. MEASAT-3’s C-band payload will cover Africa, Middle East, Asia [ more →]

This Vanguard satellite model is full scale. Launched in 1958 the Vanguard is the longest orbiting man made satellite and is still in orbit. The model is 6″ in diameter and was built entirely from old black and white photographs [ more →]

Comments by our client about the Satellite Instrument Mockup: “The accommodation of the instruments was, of course, the main point of having the model available. By having this model I think it showed that we had seriously thought through many [ more →]

This desktop satellite model is a “generic” satellite model that’s about 12″ from tip to tip. Our customer is in the communications industry and needed a satellite model that looked nice and stood out. We took the GPS body and attached [ more →]

This is a DSP Satellite model. The Defense Support Program (DSP) is a survivable and reliable satellite-borne system that uses infrared detectors to sense heat from missile plumes against the earth background, to detect and report in real-time missile launches, [ more →]

KiwiMill has made dozens of GOES satellite models for various customers including Boeing Satellite Systems, Hughes and numerous museums.

This spacecraft model was made with a vacuum formed shroud and laser cut ribbing. The individually stacked spacecraft were molded and cast. Thirty additional models were commissioned a few months after the original was made. Click here for a pictorial [ more →]

This satellite model is of the GOES-12 weather satellite. A detailed satellite model was needed to perform simulation exercises, as the real version is currently up in space. The model was made with a sheet metal inner core, and laser cut plastic [ more →]

1/2 scale mockup / VIIRS Sensor Model (Visible/Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite) sensor suite for the NPOESS (National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System) satellite. Mockup constructed of aluminum honeycomb and acrylic.

Satellite Instrument Model: Full scale MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) mockup in the lobby of Building 33 at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.