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.


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    Title :

    Major new radiation probe readied


    Additional title:

    Missiles Rockets


    Contributors:
    LaFond, C.D. (author) / Holmes, J. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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