NSSDC ID: 1972-061A
The objectives of the Meteoroid Technology Satellite were to measure the meteoroid penetration rates in the bumper-protected target, and to obtain data on meteoroid velocity and flux distribution. The central hub of the satellite was 320 cm long and carried the velocity and impact experiments. Bumper targets extended from the satellite, giving it an overall width of 701.5 cm.
Launch Date: 1972-08-13
Launch Vehicle: Scout
Launch Site: Wallops Island, United States
Mass: 90.0 kg
Experiments on Meteoroid Technology Satellite
Data collections from Meteoroid Technology Satellite
Questions or comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office.
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Mr. R. L. Mitchell | General Contact | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center | |
Dr. William H. Kinard | Project Scientist | NASA Langley Research Center | w.h.kinard@larc.nasa.gov |
Mr. Charles V. Woerner | Project Manager | NASA Langley Research Center |