Scaler, Unencapsulated, Scaler Deck G, Explorer S-46

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Object Details

Summary

This is the Explorer S-46 unencapsulated scaler deck G. It is a prototype of the final design for deck G with all final components. These are components from a payload inventory originally intended for the University of Iowa payload packages for early Explorer satellites. It was 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

A20060086012

Restrictions & Rights

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Type

INSTRUMENTS-Scientific

Materials

Steel

Synthetic

Coating

Unknown Metal

Copper Alloy

Dimensions

3-D: 14 × 14 × 1.3cm (5 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 1/2 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/nv9666f22b3-db0e-48e8-b5fc-fa1f15ab427e

Record ID

nasm_A20060086012