NASA Activities Vol. 7, No. 4, 1976-04

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Articles, photographs, documents, and artifacts pertaining to LAGEOS.

Dates

Creation: 1976-04

Creator

From the Collection: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (1958-) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Linear feet (2 boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

A geophysical research satellite expected to survive in space for several million years passed scientific testing recently at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center preparatory to a May launch from the Western Test Range. LAGEOS (For Laser Geodynamic Satellite) is expected to be of significant aid to scientists seeking to predict earthquakes. ...The LAGEOS project is managed for NASA's Office of Applications by the Marshall Space Flight Center.