Electronics, Tracking, Vanguard 1

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Naval Research Laboratory

Summary

This set of 18 electrical and electronic instruments was used in the Vanguard "Minitrak" system. The suite includes battery boxes for transponders and telemetry transmitters. The suite was transferred to NASM by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in October 1975.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19761036000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Electronics

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Paint, Plastic, Cadmium Plating, Gold Plating, Copper, Synthetic Fabric, Cork., Wood,

Magnesium, Paper, Rubber (Silicone)

Dimensions

Storage (Rehoused on an aluminum pallet): 154.3 × 154.3 × 118.1cm, 378.8kg (60 3/4 × 60 3/4 × 46 1/2 in., 835lb.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv908b192ac-0ab9-473b-bbdc-78248f19ebb2

Record ID

nasm_A19761036000