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Vanguard 30-inch Sphere

retired

Launched 4/14/1959

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 1 kg
Total Mass: 1 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

NASA Langley Research Center

Manufacturer

NASA Langley Research Center

Launch Mission

Launch 1959-F01

4/14/1959