Explorer 14

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_1
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:none
gptkbp:analysis ongoing
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:none
gptkbp:collection in-situ measurements
gptkbp:communication radio signals
gptkbp:contribution understanding of cosmic rays
gptkbp:data_type digital
cosmic ray measurements
gptkbp:data_usage space weather research
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1963
gptkbp:frequency VHF
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:launch_complex
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 14
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
high
gptkbp:inspiration future missions
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkbp:is_considered peer-reviewed
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1961
1961-12-08
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Juno_II
approximately 50 kg
gptkbp:legacy influenced future missions
foundation for future studies
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Research_Institute
1962-12-08
extensive
successful
Earth orbit
technical difficulties
Explorer program
successful data collection
current space research
pioneering cosmic ray studies
investigate high-energy particles
planned mission duration
valuable scientific insights
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 eventual re-entry
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Explorer_13
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:satellite
simple and robust
gptkbp:provides_information_on cosmic ray data
with scientific community
gptkbp:publishes multiple
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:research empirical research
gptkbp:scientific_goals understanding cosmic radiation sources
gptkbp:seating_capacity 50 kg
gptkbp:stations positive
gptkbp:storage NASA archives
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_15