Explorer 5

GPTKB entity

Statements (40)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_1
gptkbp:analysis conducted by NASA
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:none
gptkbp:communication telemetry
gptkbp:contribution improved understanding of cosmic rays
gptkbp:data_type radiation measurements
gptkbp:frequency VHF
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 5
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkbp:launch_date 1964-08-12
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Jupiter-C
50 kg
gptkbp:launched gptkb:1964
gptkb:Launch_Complex_26
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future missions
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkb:Explorer_4
successful
Earth orbit
NASA scientists
1965-08-12
Explorer program
first spacecraft to measure cosmic rays in space.
investigate solar cosmic rays
planned mission duration
gptkbp:mission_duration 1 year
gptkbp:objective study cosmic rays
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:orbital_inclination low Earth orbit
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:provides_information_on successful
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:speed not applicable
gptkbp:storage onboard tape recorder
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_6