Explorer LXV

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_I
gptkbp:analysis NASA scientists
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:none
gptkbp:collection 1965-1966
gptkbp:communication radio signals
radio telemetry
gptkbp:community astrophysicists
gptkbp:contribution increased understanding of cosmic rays
gptkbp:data_type scientific data
cosmic ray data
gptkbp:data_usage for research purposes
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1966
gptkbp:design 1 year
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:1966
gptkbp:field_of_study astrophysics
gptkbp:frequency 10 M Hz
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer LXV
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
space science
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkbp:is_considered peer-reviewed
gptkbp:launch_date 1965-01-29
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle 150 kg
Delta D
gptkbp:launched gptkb:1965
Launch Complex 17 B
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future missions
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Research_Institute
completed
Earth orbit
1966-01-29
technical difficulties
important for space exploration
successful data collection
enhanced knowledge of cosmic rays
gptkbp:mission_duration 1 year
1965-1966
gptkbp:objective study cosmic rays
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 90 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes
eventual re-entry
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:satellite
simple and robust
gptkbp:provides_information_on scientific data
with scientific community
gptkbp:publishes based on collected data
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:replaced_by Explorer 66
gptkbp:research in situ measurements
gptkbp:scientific_goals measure cosmic ray intensity
gptkbp:seating_capacity 100 kg
50 kg
gptkbp:storage onboard memory
gptkbp:successor Explorer 66