Explorer 4

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:space_mission
gptkbp:analysis NASA scientists
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:none
gptkbp:collection in-situ measurements
gptkbp:contribution understanding of cosmic rays
gptkbp:data_return cosmic ray data
gptkbp:data_transmission radio signals
gptkbp:data_type scientific data
gptkbp:data_usage research and analysis
gptkbp:debut gptkb:true
gptkbp:design 1 year
gptkbp:frequency 108 MHz
gptkbp:has_programs Explorer program
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 4
gptkbp:instrumentation cosmic ray detectors
gptkbp:international_mission false
gptkbp:is_aplace_for 800 km
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1968
15:00 UTC
1968-07-12
gptkbp:launch_mass 45 kg
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Juno_II
gptkbp:legacy paved way for future missions
gptkbp:mass 45 kg
gptkbp:mission 1969-01-01
Earth science
successful
battery depletion
gptkbp:mission_duration 6 months
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:notable_mission first successful mission to study cosmic rays
gptkbp:objective measure cosmic rays
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbit_type low Earth orbit
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 45 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes
gptkbp:perigee 600 km
gptkbp:reign 90 minutes
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:scientific_goals study radiation environment
gptkbp:scientific_instruments Geiger counters
gptkbp:spacecraft gptkb:satellite
cylindrical
gptkbp:speed no
gptkbp:status inactive
decommissioned
gptkbp:storage onboard tape recorder
gptkbp:success gptkb:true
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4