Explorer 4

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:analysis NASA scientists
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:none
gptkbp:collection in-situ measurements
gptkbp:communication radio signals
gptkbp:contribution understanding of cosmic rays
gptkbp:data_type scientific data
gptkbp:data_usage research and analysis
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:design 1 year
gptkbp:frequency 108 M Hz
gptkbp:has_programs Explorer program
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 4
gptkbp:instrument Geiger counters
gptkbp:instrumentation cosmic ray detectors
gptkbp:is_aplace_for 600 km
800 km
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1968
15:00 UTC
1968-07-12
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Juno_II
45 kg
gptkbp:legacy paved way for future missions
gptkbp:mass 45 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:theorem
gptkb:Research_Institute
1969-01-01
Earth science
successful
low Earth orbit
battery depletion
first successful mission to study cosmic rays
gptkbp:mission_duration 6 months
gptkbp:objective measure cosmic rays
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 45 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:satellite
cylindrical
gptkbp:provides_information_on cosmic ray data
gptkbp:reign_end 90 minutes
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:scientific_goals study radiation environment
gptkbp:speed gptkb:battle
gptkbp:status inactive
decommissioned
gptkbp:storage onboard tape recorder
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4