Objective of P-14 space probe is to map magnetic fields in cislunar space by means of new and extremely sensitive rubidium vapor mangetometer, developed by Varian Associates, Palo Alto, Calif; Delta vehicle will boost 75-lb spacecraft in attempt to reach altitude of 140,000 mi; optical pumping principle, basis of magnetometer, is related to those underlying maser and atomic clock; outstanding features.
Major new radiation probe readied
Missiles Rockets
Missiles and Rockets ; 8 , n 3
1961
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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