Explorer 9

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_1
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:none
gptkbp:analysis conducted by NASA
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:none
gptkbp:collection in-situ measurements
gptkbp:communication radio signals
gptkbp:community NASA scientists
gptkbp:data_type radiation measurements
gptkbp:data_usage used for radiation studies
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1962
gptkbp:design gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:duration approximately 1 year
gptkbp:elevation low Earth orbit
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer 9
gptkbp:impact enhanced knowledge of space radiation
influenced future cosmic ray research
gptkbp:instrument Geiger counter
gptkbp:launch_date 1961-01-12
10:00 UTC
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Juno_II
approximately 50 kg
gptkbp:legacy paved way for future missions
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Research_Institute
completed
Earth orbit
future space exploration missions
1962-01-12
exploratory mission
published in scientific journals
successful data collection
decayed
first to study cosmic rays in detail
radiation interference
single satellite mission
study radiation environment
gptkbp:mission_duration 1 year
gptkbp:objective measure cosmic radiation
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbital_inclination low Earth orbit
gptkbp:orbital_period approximately 90 minutes
eventual reentry into atmosphere
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:satellite
simple and robust
gptkbp:provides_information_on cosmic ray data
gptkbp:publishes results published
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:musician
gptkbp:significance contributed to understanding of cosmic rays
gptkbp:speed not applicable
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_10