Secrets About The First Solar Probe – " Pioneer-5" !

dr.gautam

● Pioneer–5 was the first solar probe used to investigate interplanetary space between the Earth and Venus. At first, it was planned to launch in November 1959 where pioneer 5 would conduct fly by of Venus. But due to technical issues, it was delayed to early 1960. And finally, on March 11, 1960, this spacecraft was launched.[br][br] [br]      Third party image reference[br]● It is also known as Pioneer P-2, Thor Able 4 and Paddle–wheel satellite.[br][br] [br]        Third party image reference[br]● This probe was a sphere of diameter 0.66m with 1.4 m span across its four solar panels.[br][br] [br]       Third party image reference[br]● It was operated by NASA. This probe confirmed the existence of interplanetary magnetic fields.[br][br] [br]       Third party image reference[br]● Informations were collected from the probe until April 30, 1960. After that, scientists didn't able to make contact with it. The mission duration was 50 days. Pioneer 5 was the most successful probe in the Pioneer series.[br][br] [br]      Third party image reference[br]please  comment and follow if you like this for more new articles.[br]source : WORLDPHYSICS[br]

mamoni

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