Also called:
Small Astronomy Satellite B (SAS-B)
or Gamma Ray Explorer
Date of launch (range):
Nov. 16, 1972 (San Marcos)
Launch vehicle:
Scout
Shape:
cylindrical with 4 solar
paddles
Weight (kg):
92
Dimensions (m):
0.59, diameter
0.51, height
Power source:
solar array plus NiCd battery
Prime contractor:
GSFC
Date of reentry:
Aug. 20, 1980
Responsible NASA center:
GSFC
Project manager:
Townsend
Project scientist:
Fichtel
Objectives:
To measure the spatial and energy
distribution of primary galactic and extragalactic gamma
radiation.
Results:
Successful.
Experiments (responsible
organization):
gamma ray, digitized spark chamber
(GSFC)
Reference: MOR S-878-72-02, Nov. 13, 1972.