Explorer XII

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_I
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:none
gptkbp:analysis statistical analysis
NASA scientists
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:none
gptkbp:collection magnetospheric data
gptkbp:communication radio waves
telemetry
gptkbp:community space science community
gptkbp:contribution magnetosphere research
gptkbp:critical_reception ground stations
gptkbp:data_type digital telemetry
magnetospheric data
gptkbp:data_usage daily
research and analysis
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1970
gptkbp:elevation 600 km
gptkbp:has_programs Explorer program
gptkbp:historical_context scientific analysis
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer XII
gptkbp:impact improved understanding of magnetosphere
enhanced magnetosphere models
gptkbp:instrument particle detectors
fluxgate magnetometer
cosmic ray detectors
gptkbp:is_considered cross-referencing with other missions
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1967
1967-01-17
12:00 UTC
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle 100 kg
Delta D rocket
gptkbp:legacy contributed to space exploration knowledge
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mass approximately 100 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Explorer_XIII
1970-01-01
low Earth orbit
scientific
technical difficulties
Explorer program
successful data collection
pioneering satellite research.
gptkbp:mission_duration 3 years
gptkbp:objective measure magnetic fields
study particle radiation
gptkbp:operational_area 1967-1970
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:orbital_inclination low inclination
gptkbp:orbital_period approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:provides_information_on gptkb:Research_Institute
scientific data
gptkbp:publishes numerous research papers
gptkbp:purpose study of the Earth's magnetosphere
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:scientific_goals understand Earth's magnetic field
gptkbp:status decommissioned
gptkbp:storage onboard memory
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Explorer_XIII