Explorer 1

Summary

Explorer 1 is an artificial satellite^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Explorer 1's instance of is recorded as artificial satellite^[3].
• Explorer 1 is operated by Army Ballistic Missile Agency^[4].
• Explorer 1 was followed by Explorer 2^[5].
• Explorer 1's manufacturer is recorded as Jet Propulsion Laboratory^[6].
• Explorer 1's developer is recorded as Jet Propulsion Laboratory^[7].
• Explorer 1's Commons category is recorded as Explorer 1^[8].
• Explorer 1's space launch vehicle is recorded as Juno I^[9].
• Explorer 1's parent astronomical body is recorded as Earth^[10].
• Explorer 1's type of orbit is recorded as medium Earth orbit^[11].
• Explorer 1's UTC date of spacecraft launch is recorded as February 1, 1958^[12].
• Explorer 1's time of object orbit decay is recorded as March 31, 1970^[13].
• Explorer 1's significant event is recorded as rocket launch^[14].
• Explorer 1's significant event is recorded as loss of signal^[15].
• Explorer 1's significant event is recorded as atmospheric entry^[16].
• Explorer 1's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Explorer 1^[17].
• Explorer 1's Commons gallery is recorded as Explorer 1^[18].
• Explorer 1's orbital eccentricity is recorded as {'amount': '+0.140'}^[19].
• Explorer 1's carries scientific instrument is recorded as Geiger counter^[20].
• Explorer 1's start point is recorded as Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 26^[21].
• Explorer 1's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Explorer 1'}^[22].
• Explorer 1's orbital inclination is recorded as {'unit': 'Q28390', 'amount': '+33.24'}^[23].
• Explorer 1's duration is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11574', 'amount': '+9590400'}^[24].
• Explorer 1's mass is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11570', 'amount': '+13.97'}^[25].
• Explorer 1's nominal power output is recorded as {'unit': 'Q25236', 'amount': '+60'}^[26].
• Explorer 1's orbital period is recorded as {'unit': 'Q7727', 'amount': '+114.8'}^[27].

Why It Matters

Explorer 1 has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]