Satellite, Explorer 1

Object Details

Manufacturer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Summary

One of several replicas and backup Explorer-1 spacecraft in the collection. Explorer-1, also known as Satellite 1958 alpha, was the first American satellite to successfully orbit the earth. This sample is a full-size replica of the payload section attached to an empty fourth stage Sergeant solid fuel rocket motor. It was transferred to the Smithsonian Institution by the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in August 1974.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19750665000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed

Materials

Metal shell

Dimensions

Overall: 6 1/2 in. wide x 80 3/4 in. deep (16.5 x 205.1cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19750665000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9268e5939-b231-4cd7-a650-917f976ac685