Explorer LXVI

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_I
gptkbp:analysis conducted by NASA scientists
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:none
gptkbp:collection cosmic ray data
gptkbp:communication radio waves
radio signals
gptkbp:community NASA scientists
gptkbp:contribution enhanced knowledge of space radiation
gptkbp:data_type cosmic ray measurements
gptkbp:data_usage used by scientists for research
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1966
gptkbp:design gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:frequency 108 M Hz
gptkbp:has_programs Explorer program
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer LXVI
gptkbp:impact contributed to understanding of cosmic rays
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1965
August 12, 1965
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle 50 kg
Delta D rocket
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy part of early space exploration efforts
gptkbp:mass approximately 50 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:1966
gptkb:Research_Institute
operational
successful
low Earth orbit
early exploration of cosmic rays
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 1 year
gptkbp:objective study cosmic rays
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:operational_area 1965-1966
gptkbp:operational_status decommissioned
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 90 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:provides_information_on scientific data
gptkbp:replaced_by Explorer 67
gptkbp:research_focus high-energy particles
gptkbp:scientific_goals understand cosmic radiation
gptkbp:status inactive
gptkbp:successor Explorer 67