Components, Payload Framing, Explorer S-46

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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Record ID

nasm_A20060086014

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e28bae77-4dd2-4878-9f2e-ba4f9b310959