Explorer 15

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:analysis ongoing
gptkbp:archives NASA archives
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
gptkb:battle
various universities
gptkbp:collection 1960-1961
in-situ measurements
gptkbp:communication radio signals
gptkbp:community space scientists
gptkbp:data_type digital
scientific data
gptkbp:data_usage research and analysis
for educational purposes
gptkbp:decommissioned 1961-12-13
gptkbp:historical_context collaborative effort
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 15
gptkbp:impact astrophysics
contributed to understanding of space radiation
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkbp:is_considered peer-reviewed
gptkbp:launch_date 1960-12-13
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Juno_II
30 kg
gptkbp:launched gptkb:1960
gptkbp:legacy paved way for future missions
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mission gptkb:1961
gptkb:Explorer_14
Earth science
1961-12-13
technical issues
NASA archives
low Earth orbit
important for space exploration
successfully completed
awarded by scientific community
enhanced knowledge of space environment
study radiation environment
gptkbp:mission_duration 1 year
1960-1961
gptkbp:objective measure cosmic rays
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 45 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:provides_information_on with international partners
gptkbp:publishes numerous articles
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:released public access
gptkbp:scientific_goals understand cosmic radiation
gptkbp:speed gptkb:battle
gptkbp:storage onboard tape recorder
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_16
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4