Components, Payload Framing, Explorer S-46

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Object Details

Summary

These are six circular plates for payload framing with different patterns. They are components from a payload inventory originally intended for the University of Iowa package to be flown on Vanguard and the early Explorer satellites. They were in George Ludwig's possession since they were built in the late 1950s. Donated by Dr. George Ludwig in 2006.

Credit Line

Designed and donated by Dr. George H. Ludwig

Inventory Number

A20060086014

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Scientific

Materials

Synthetic

Coating

Plastic

Dimensions

3-D (Large, stencil plates): 14.3 × 14.3 × 0.2cm (5 5/8 × 5 5/8 × 1/16 in.)

3-D (Small, Stencil Plates): 13.3 × 13.3 × 0.2cm (5 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 1/16 in.)

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/nv9e28bae77-4dd2-4878-9f2e-ba4f9b310959

Record ID

nasm_A20060086014