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Explorer 1 Resource

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    Explorer 1 Poster. "GO!"

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    Explorer 1 Poster Collection

  • Explorer 1 – 60 Years of Earth Observations

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    60 years of Explorer 1

  • Eyes on Explorer 1

    Watch the mission in real-time during timeline when it was active.

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    Watch Explorer 1 on Eyes
    Watch Explorer 1 on Eyes
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  • Explorer 1 - Bookmark

    The satellite carried a micrometeorite detector, temperature sensors and a cosmic ray experiment designed by James A. Van Allen of the University of Iowa.

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    Explorer 1 Bookmark Design

  • 3D Model of Explorer 1

    3D Models of Explorer 1, with side, connector, nozzle, and cone files for download.

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    3D model of the Explorer 1 spacecraft.

  • Spacecraft Cutout

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    Explorer 1 Cut Out

  • Explorer 1 Sticker

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    Explorer 1 Sticker
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Explorer 1

America's first satellite, Explorer 1. America joined the space race with the launch of this small, but important spacecraft.