Satellite, Vanguard 1, Replica

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Object Details

Manufacturer

NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

Summary

This is one of several replicas of the Vanguard 1 satellite in the NASM collection. Vanguard 1 was the second American satellite to orbit the Earth on 17 March 1958. The provenance of this object is unknown. Solar panels appear to be intact.

Credit Line

Donor unknown

Inventory Number

A19830242000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts

Materials

Aluminum

Dimensions

Overall: 6 in. diameter (15.2cm); antennae extend to a volume equivalent of a 2 foot diameter sphere.

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c7595fbc-efe4-4111-89c8-cdb0ac03b7f0

Record ID

nasm_A19830242000