8x10 Explorer 1 Satellite Poster PHOTO First US Launch Space Race 1958 Jupiter C

Description: Explorer 1 was the first satellite launched by the United States in 1958, thrusting the US into the Space Race with the Soviet Union. Now get your hands on this cool NASA diagram of Explorer 1 launch vehicle and orbit. This illustration shows the main characteristics of the Jupiter C launch vehicle and its payload, the Explorer I satellite. The Jupiter C, America's first successful space vehicle, launched the free world's first scientific satellite, Explorer 1, on January 31, 1958. The four-stage Jupiter C measured almost 69 feet in length. The first stage was a modified liquid fueled Redstone missile. This main stage was about 57 feet in length and 70 inches in diameter. Fifteen scaled down SERGENT solid propellant motors were used in the upper stages. A "tub" configuration mounted on top of the modified Redstone held the second and third stages. The second stage consisted of 11 rockets placed in a ring formation within the tub. Inserted into the ring of second stage rockets was a cluster of 3 rockets making up the third stage. A fourth stage single rocket and the satellite were mounted atop the third stage. This "tub", all upper stages, and the satellite were set spirning prior to launching. The complete upper assembly measured 12.5 feet in length.Gorgeous 8x10 inch perfect photograph print. Digitally enhanced and professionally reprinted (not some junk printed on a home computer printer) only the finest quality!!! 8x10 glossy photoPublic domain image. I ship quickly and carefully so rest assured your item will be a wonderful addition to any photograph collection! Thanks for looking

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