Electronics, Tracking, Vanguard 1

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Summary
This set of 18 electrical and electronic instruments was used in the Vanguard "Minitrak" system. The suite includes battery boxes for transponders and telemetry transmitters. The suite was transferred to NASM by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in October 1975.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19761036000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Electronics
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Paint, Plastic, Cadmium Plating, Gold Plating, Copper, Synthetic Fabric, Cork., Wood,
Magnesium, Paper, Rubber (Silicone)
Dimensions
Storage (Rehoused on an aluminum pallet): 154.3 × 154.3 × 118.1cm, 378.8kg (60 3/4 × 60 3/4 × 46 1/2 in., 835lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19761036000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv908b192ac-0ab9-473b-bbdc-78248f19ebb2
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