Explorer 12

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:space_mission
gptkbp:analysis ongoing
gptkbp:collaboration yes
gptkbp:collaborations various institutions
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:University_of_Chicago
gptkbp:collection in-situ measurements
gptkbp:community NASA scientists
gptkbp:community_outreach gptkb:educational_programs
gptkbp:contribution improved understanding of cosmic radiation
gptkbp:data_transmission radio signals
gptkbp:data_type digital
radiation measurements
gptkbp:data_usage research and development
gptkbp:data_verification peer-reviewed
gptkbp:funding NASA budget
gptkbp:has_reception positive
gptkbp:historical_interpretation collaborative effort
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 12
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
high
gptkbp:innovation new techniques
gptkbp:launch_date 1961-08-03
10:00 UTC
gptkbp:launch_mass 50 kg
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Juno_II
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future missions
gptkbp:mass 50 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:1962
gptkb:NASA's_Explorer_program
completed
extensive
positive feedback
successful
successful outcomes
technical difficulties
1962-08-03
gptkbp:mission_duration 1 year
1961-1962
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:notable_mission continues today
important for space science
gptkbp:objective study cosmic rays
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbit_type Earth orbit
gptkbp:orbital_inclination low
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Explorer_11
gptkbp:product_quality high
gptkbp:provides_information_on international teams
open access
publicly available
gptkbp:publications multiple articles
gptkbp:released gptkb:1963
gptkbp:scientific_classification awards received
gptkbp:scientific_goals measure high-energy particles
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:cosmic_ray_detector
gptkbp:storage ground stations
gptkbp:student_enrollment long-term
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_14
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4