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Satellite Geodesy

Satellite Geodesy is explored here through 1 archived mission, from Vanguard 1 through Vanguard 1, with the program’s spacecraft, people, milestones, and source-backed history connected along the way.

Missions: 1
People: 0
Vehicles: 1

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Satellite Geodesy science and payloads

The instruments, experiments, destinations, and scientific purpose connected to each robotic mission.

Geodetic and space-environment research satelliteVanguard 1Elliptical Earth orbit

Radio systems: Battery-powered 108 MHz transmitter and solar-powered 108.03 MHz transmitter
Scientific method: Precision radio and optical orbital tracking
Destination: Earth orbit

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