Components, Vanguard/Explorer I, II, and III

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Object Details

Summary

These are various parts for tape recorders for Vanguard I, Explorers I, II, and III. The Varo tuning fork provided an accurate time base. These are all test and engineering samples used to work out the engineering and mechanical design of the tape recorder. These 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 include components 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

A20060086008

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Scientific

Materials

Copper Alloy

Aluminum Alloy

Plastic

Synthetic

Paper

Textile

Coating

Steel

Unknown Metal

Dimensions

Very small and various

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/nv980a1eef2-d68c-402f-b064-45e50ffaab04

Record ID

nasm_A20060086008