NASA Activities Vol. 7, No. 7, 1976-07

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

Dates

Creation: 1976-07

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 Laser Geodynamic Satellite that will serve as a tool for obtaining information on Earth's crustal movements, polar motion, solid Earth tides and precise locations on various spots on the planet was launched May 4 from the Western Test Range by a three-stage Delta vehicle. Lageos is the first NASA spacecraft dedicated exclusively to laser ranging.