Explorer 13

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_1
gptkbp:analysis NASA scientists
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:none
gptkb:University_of_Chicago
gptkbp:communication radio signals
gptkbp:contribution improved understanding of cosmic radiation
gptkbp:data_type cosmic ray data
gptkbp:discovered_by new cosmic ray particles
gptkbp:frequency 108 M Hz
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 13
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkb:video_game
Geiger counter
gptkbp:launch_date 1961-12-08
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Juno_II
approximately 50 kg
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future cosmic ray studies
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Research_Institute
completed
1962-12-01
Earth orbit
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 1 year
gptkbp:objective study cosmic rays
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:stations Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_14