Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Dr. George H. Ludwig, University of Iowa Physics Department
- Summary
- This is the primary backup payload for what flew as Explorer 1. Built originally as a payload for Vanguard, this object was part of the effort of redesign to make the instrument compatible as a payload for Explorer. The object includes electronic and mechanical elements of the initial "Deal" payloads designed and built by the University of Iowa. The entire package of components is catalogued as 20060086000 through 016. These components are original and have been in George Ludwig's possession since they were built in the late 1950s, with the exception of intervals when the components were used at JPL. Donated by Dr. George Ludwig in 2006.
- Credit Line
- Designed and donated by Dr. George H. Ludwig.
- Inventory Number
- A20060086000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
- Materials
- SyntheticSteel
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Copper Alloy
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 35.9 × 14.9 × 14.9cm, 5.4kg (1 ft. 2 1/8 in. × 5 7/8 in. × 5 7/8 in., 12lb.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A20060086000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94dfe7e5c-2c50-47b2-a2e0-9d2a0a7879ee
