These are two layout templates used in producing the electronics package for the University of Iowa cosmic ray package for Payload 16, Explorer S-1 and Explorer VII. These are components from a payload inventory from State University of Iowa packages to be flown on Vanguard and the early Explorer satellites. They were in George Ludwig's possession since they were built in the late 1950s. Donated by Dr. George Ludwig in 2006.
Display Status
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Object Details
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Dimensions
3-D (Small plastic sheet): 7 × 10.2 × 0.2cm (2 3/4 × 4 × 1/16 in.)
3-D (Large plastic sheet): 9.8 × 9.5 × 0.2cm (3 7/8 × 3 3/4 × 1/16 in.)
Materials
Plastic
Coating
Paper
Synthetic
Inventory Number
A20060086011
Credit Line
Designed and Donated by Dr. George H. Ludwig.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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