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Nimbus-A, Weather Satellite
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Nimbus-A, Weather Satellite |
| Full Description |
Nimbus-A, an advanced meteorological satellite, was launched August 28, 1964, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, on a Thor-Agena B launch vehicle. The satellite was designed in two sections. The lower circular ring housed the meteorological sensors and electronics. The upper hexagonal section contained the altitude control system and had two solar panels with 10,500 individual panels on each side. Nimbus-A weighed 830 lbs. and was comprised of 40,000 components. The satellite was built by General Electric Company and remained operational until September 23, 1964. |
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8/9/1964 |
| NASA Center |
Headquarters |
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Artist's Concept of Seasat-A
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Artist's Concept of Seasat-A |
| Full Description |
An artist's concept of Seasat A, the first spacecraft dedicated for oceanographic studies. Seasat A was designed for monitoring the Earth's oceans with active microwave instruments. The scientific objectives were to collect data on sea-surface winds, oceanography, sea-surface temperatures, wave heights, wavelength and direction, atmospheric water, and sea ice features. Seasat-A was launched on June 16, 1978, on an Atlas-Agena launch vehicle from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The mission ended after 116 days due to a failure of the spacecraft's electric power system. The mission demonstrated the feasibility of using microwave sensors to monitor ocean conditions, and laid the groundwork for future ocean missions. The science of oceanography began more than 100 years ago with the sailing of HMS Challenger. Challenger's round-the- world trip became the model for oceanographic voyages. |
| Date |
5/16/1978 |
| NASA Center |
Headquarters |
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Gemini 11 spacecraft and Age
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Gemini 11 spacecraft and Agena Target Vehicle during tethering |
| Description |
The Agena Target Docking Vehicel is tethered to the Gemini 11 spacecraft during its 31st revolution of the earth. Area below is the Gulf of California and Baja California at La Paz. |
| Date Taken |
1966-09-14 |
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Gulf of California as seen f
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Gulf of California as seen from the Gemini 12 spacecraft |
| Description |
Gulf of California as seen from the Gemini 12 spacecraft during its 30th revolution of the earth. Baja California Sur is the peninsula on the left. At lower left is the mainland of Mexico. A 100 ft. tether line connects the Agena Target Docking Vehicle with the Gemini 12 spacecraft. View is looking south. |
| Date Taken |
1966-11-13 |
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