Explorer 11

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_1
gptkbp:analysis ongoing
ongoing.
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:United_States
various universities
NASA and universities.
gptkbp:collection 1961-1962.
in-situ measurements.
gptkbp:communication radio signals
gptkbp:contribution enhanced understanding of cosmic radiation.
to space science.
gptkbp:data_type radiation data.
gptkbp:data_usage space weather research
gptkbp:design 1 year
gptkbp:frequency VHF
gptkbp:historical_context scientific analysis.
gptkbp:historical_significance high for astrophysics.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 11
gptkbp:impact significant.
advanced cosmic ray research.
influenced space physics.
gptkbp:innovation advanced detection techniques.
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkbp:is_considered peer-reviewed.
gptkbp:launch_date 1961-12-07
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Jupiter-C
approximately 30 kg
gptkbp:launched gptkb:1961
gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy influential.
paved the way for future cosmic ray studies.
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Research_Institute
Earth science
successful
Earth orbit
successful.
Explorer program
positive.
1962-12-07
achieved.
first of its kind.
radiation exposure.
Explorer bus
NASA archives.
explore cosmic radiation.
successfully completed.
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 1 year
1961-1962.
gptkbp:objective study cosmic rays
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:orbital_inclination low Earth orbit
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes.
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:satellite
modular.
gptkbp:provides_information_on cosmic ray measurements
with international researchers.
gptkbp:publishes numerous articles.
in scientific journals.
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget.
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Explorer_12
gptkbp:research empirical research.
new insights into cosmic rays.
gptkbp:restoration gptkb:none
gptkbp:scientific_classification awarded.
gptkbp:scientific_goals understand cosmic ray sources.
gptkbp:seating_capacity 20 kg
30 kg.
gptkbp:significance first spacecraft to measure cosmic rays in space.
gptkbp:storage onboard tape recorder.
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_12