Scaler Deck, Vanguard/Explorer II/Explorer III

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Object Details

Summary

This is an unencapsulated Vanguard/Explorer II/III Deck E with a seven stage scaler. It shows the way the components were laid out.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. This was in George Ludwig's possession since it was built in the late 1950s. Donated by Dr. George Ludwig in 2006.

Credit Line

Designed and donated by Dr. George H. Ludwig

Inventory Number

A20060086015

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Scientific

Materials

Plastic

Coating

Synthetic

Unknown Metal

Dimensions

3-D: 13.3 × 13.3 × 0.6cm (5 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 1/4 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/nv9a8805323-0fa2-4566-acaf-45f9e0c333da

Record ID

nasm_A20060086015