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Explorer 1
The first successful American satellite.
Mission Overview
Launched by the Army Ballistic Missile Agency, this satellite carried a cosmic ray detector designed by James Van Allen.
Learning from History
"It discovered the Van Allen radiation belts, the first major scientific discovery of the space age."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Satellite |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Unknown |
| Rocket | Juno I |