Explorer 50

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_I
gptkbp:analysis ongoing research
gptkbp:application gptkb:space_weather_forecasting
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:University
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:collection remote sensing
1973-1979
gptkbp:communication radio signals
gptkbp:community global
gptkbp:contribution enhanced understanding of solar wind interactions
gptkbp:data_type digital
gptkbp:data_usage gptkb:academic_research
10.7 M Hz
gptkbp:field_of_study space physics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 50
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkb:video_game
electron spectrometer
particle detectors
fluxgate magnetometer
plasma wave instrument
ion mass spectrometer
gptkbp:launch_date 1973-10-05
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle Delta D rocket
gptkbp:launched gptkb:1973
gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy influenced future missions
gptkbp:mass approximately 200 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:1979
gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkb:NASA's_Explorer_program
successful
technical issues
low Earth orbit
understand magnetospheric dynamics
important for space science.
gptkbp:mission_duration 6 years
gptkbp:objective study the Earth's magnetosphere
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 90 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:products high
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:provides_information_on gptkb:physicist
collaborative efforts
gptkbp:publishes numerous
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:released publicly available
gptkbp:storage onboard tape recorder
gptkbp:successor Explorer 51