Satellite, Vanguard 1, Backup

National Air and Space Museum
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Object Details

Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Summary
Flight back-up of the Vanguard 1 satellite built by the Naval Research Laboratory. Vanguard 1 was successfully launched on 17 March 1958, after an initial failure the preceding December. This backup satellite was donated to NASM in December 1975 by the former Vanguard Project Director, Dr. John P. Hagen. The satellite has been exhibited at NASM as well as by the U.S. Information Agency (1976) and at the Kansas Cosmophere and Discovery Center (1982-1985).
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. John P. Hagen
Inventory Number
A19761019000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Materials
Aluminum
Dimensions
Overall: 6 in. wide x 1 ft. deep, 3.3 lb. (15.24 x 30.48cm, 1.5kg)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Space Science
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19761019000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv91bd40df0-ce7a-45fe-92f6-1e5743fd53b1
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