These are various parts for tape recorders for Vanguard I, Explorers I, II, and III. The Varo tuning fork provided an accurate time base. These are all test and engineering samples used to work out the engineering and mechanical design of the tape recorder. These are components from a payload inventory originally intended for the University of Iowa package to be flown on Vanguard and the early Explorer satellites. They include components in George Ludwig's possession since they were built in the late 1950s. Donated by Dr. George Ludwig in 2006.
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Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Dimensions
Very small and various
Materials
Copper Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Plastic
Synthetic
Paper
Textile
Coating
Steel
Unknown Metal
Inventory Number
A20060086008
Credit Line
Designed and Donated by Dr. George H. Ludwig.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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