Explorer 42

GPTKB entity

Statements (68)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_I
gptkbp:analysis ongoing
gptkbp:collaborations international
various international space agencies
gptkbp:collection cosmic ray intensity measurements
gptkbp:communication radio signals
gptkbp:community global
NASA scientists
gptkbp:contribution enhanced understanding of cosmic radiation
gptkbp:data_type digital
gptkbp:data_usage low
research and analysis
gptkbp:frequency UHF
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:launch_complex
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 42
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
high
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for outer space
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1986
1986-01-01
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle 200 kg
Delta 3910
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future missions
gptkbp:mission gptkb:none
gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkb:Explorer_41
1991-01-01
positive
completed
extensive
successful
technical reports
highly regarded
investigate solar wind
successful completion
harsh space environment
successful data collection
continues to be relevant
planned mission duration
gptkbp:mission_duration 5 years
1986-1991
gptkbp:objective study cosmic rays
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbital_inclination varied
gptkbp:orbital_period heliocentric orbit
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:propulsion decommissioned
robust
unmanned spacecraft
gptkbp:provides_information_on available to researchers
with scientific community
important for future studies
gptkbp:publishes numerous articles
gptkbp:receives_funding_from government grants
NASA budget
gptkbp:research empirical research
valuable insights
gptkbp:scientific_goals understand cosmic phenomena
gptkbp:seating_capacity 200 kg
gptkbp:status inactive
gptkbp:storage onboard memory
gptkbp:student_enrollment long-term
gptkbp:succeeded_by high