Pioneer 1 Satellite Outer Space Image Space Image
by Bill Swartwout
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Pioneer 1 Satellite Outer Space Image Space Image
Artist
Bill Swartwout
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography
Description
This is a replica of a Pioneer satellite intended to orbit the moon. Pioneer 1 was launched on October 11, 1958, but the final velocity was insufficient to escape the earth's gravity. The resulting trajectory took the satellite to an altitude of 70,700 mi. During the flight, the spacecraft transmitted 43 hours of scientific data. It burned up upon reentry into the earth's atmosphere two days later. This replica was assembled in 1963 by the prime contractor, Space Technology Laboratories Inc (TRW) from original parts that failed to meet flight specifications.
This photograph has been enhanced from the original Public Domain image for display as wall art.
Photo Credit (Public Domain released by the Smithsonian Institute) Satellite, Pioneer I, Reconstructed Replica (A19640665000) at the Smithsonian, Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Virginia; November 8, 2017. Photo by Mark Avino. [Pioneer1_0009] [NASM2017-03244]
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January 28th, 2021
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