Explorer V

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:challenges gptkb:communication_systems
power management
launch vehicle integration
data handling
thermal control
gptkbp:collaboration yes
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University
gptkb:University_of_California
gptkb:MIT
gptkbp:collection 1967-1968
gptkbp:contribution improved understanding of magnetosphere
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:data_transmission telemetry
gptkbp:data_type digital
magnetospheric data
gptkbp:data_usage research and analysis
gptkbp:design 1 year
gptkbp:frequency VHF
gptkbp:funding NASA budget
gptkbp:historical_legacy foundation for future missions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer V
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:is_aplace_for 1000 km
gptkbp:launch_date 1967-08-30
gptkbp:launch_mass 150 kg
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkbp:launch_vehicle Delta D rocket
gptkbp:launch_window gptkb:1967
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mass 150 kg
gptkbp:mission successful
1968-08-30
gptkbp:mission_duration 1 year
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:notable_mission gptkb:Explorer_II
gptkb:Explorer_III
gptkb:Explorer_IV
gptkb:Explorer_VI
gptkb:Explorer_I
gptkbp:objective measure cosmic rays
study Earth's magnetosphere
gptkbp:operational_status decommissioned
gptkbp:orbit_type low Earth orbit
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 30 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes
gptkbp:perigee 500 km
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:provides_information_on publicly available
gptkbp:released gptkb:1970
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:cosmic_ray_detector
gptkb:magnetometer
plasma probe
gptkbp:speed not reentered
gptkbp:status inactive
gptkbp:storage onboard tape recorder
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_VI
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_I
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7