Concept information
Preferred term
Explorer satellite
Definition
- The Explorers program is a NASA exploration program that provides flight opportunities for physics, geophysics, heliophysics, and astrophysics investigations from space. Launched in 1958, Explorer 1 was the first spacecraft of the United States to achieve orbit. Over 90 space missions have been launched since. Starting with Explorer 6, it has been operated by NASA, with regular collaboration with a variety of other institutions, including many international partners. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explorers_Program)
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/MDL-DPK25998-M
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