Statements (83)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:satellite
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Wallops_Flight_Facility
|
| gptkbp:collection |
temperature data
orbital parameters radiation measurements collected data on atmospheric density collected data on solar radiation collected data on temperature variations |
| gptkbp:communication |
radio signals
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
sparked interest in space exploration
|
| gptkbp:contact |
gptkb:1964
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
data on cosmic rays
data on Earth's atmosphere helped in understanding satellite orbits provided data on Earth's shape data on solar radiation |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of the space race
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
first satellite to be powered by solar energy
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:NASA
spherical |
| gptkbp:diameter |
16.5 cm
|
| gptkbp:dimensions |
16.5 cm diameter
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
Earth's shape and size
|
| gptkbp:eccentricity |
0.9999
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
elliptical
|
| gptkbp:events |
successful
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first successful US satellite
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vanguard 1
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Earth's atmosphere
influenced satellite technology |
| gptkbp:influenced |
future satellite designs
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired the design of future satellites
|
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:aircraft solar cells |
| gptkbp:is_aplace_for |
650 km
654 km 3,969 km 3,960 km |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
March 17, 1958
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:cape
part of the International Geophysical Year |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Vanguard_rocket
gptkb:Juno_I |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for future satellites
pioneering satellite technology |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
1970s
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:mass |
1.47 kg
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:1964
gptkb:satellite scientific |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
approximately 6 years
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:first_solar-powered_satellite
longest-lasting artificial satellite at the time |
| gptkbp:operational_area |
6 years
|
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
34.3 degrees
34.2 degrees |
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
gptkb:battle
slow geocentric due to atmospheric drag 132.9 minutes not a circular orbit still tracked by amateur radio operators 134.5 minutes due to gravitational perturbations about 132.9 minutes |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:reign_end |
over 58,000
2 hours 14 minutes |
| gptkbp:services |
first object to be powered by solar energy in orbit
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:first_solar-powered_satellite
|
| gptkbp:speed |
not applicable
not yet reentered |
| gptkbp:status |
inactive
remains in orbit |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Explorer_1
|
| gptkbp:track |
tracked by ground stations
|
| gptkbp:weight |
1.47 kg
|