LAGEOS I Laser Geodynamics Satellite (NASA, Marshall, Archive, 1976)
The LAGEOS I, Laser Geodynamics Satellite, was launched on May 4,1976 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The two-foot diameter, 900-pound satellite orbited the Earth from pole to pole and measured the movements of the Earth's surface relative to earthquakes, continental drift, and other geophysical phenomena. The mirrored surface of the satellite precisely reflected laser beams
from ground stations for accurate ranging measurements. Scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. came up with the idea for the satellite and built it at the Marshall Center.
Image credit: NASA/MSFC
Original image:
www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/history/gallery/msfc_iow_11...
More Marshall history images:
www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/history/gallery/marshall_hi...
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LAGEOS I Laser Geodynamics Satellite (NASA, Marshall, Archive, 1976)
The LAGEOS I, Laser Geodynamics Satellite, was launched on May 4,1976 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The two-foot diameter, 900-pound satellite orbited the Earth from pole to pole and measured the movements of the Earth's surface relative to earthquakes, continental drift, and other geophysical phenomena. The mirrored surface of the satellite precisely reflected laser beams
from ground stations for accurate ranging measurements. Scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. came up with the idea for the satellite and built it at the Marshall Center.
Image credit: NASA/MSFC
Original image:
www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/history/gallery/msfc_iow_11...
More Marshall history images:
www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/history/gallery/marshall_hi...
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These official NASA photographs are being made available for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photographs. The photographs may not be used in materials, advertisements, products, or promotions that in any way suggest approval or endorsement by NASA. All Images used must be credited. For information on usage rights please visit: www.nasa.gov/audience/formedia/features/MP_Photo_Guidelin...