Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 13, 1998

Explorer I

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 1998 is “Explorer I,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“Inaugurating the era of space exploration for the US, the First Explorer was launched into Earth orbit forty years ago (February 1, 1958) by the Army Ballistic Missle Agency .”

— APOD editors, February 13, 1998

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At a glance

Date: February 13, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Courtesy JPL, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 13, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-february-13-explorer-i

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