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Astronomy Picture from 01/02/2008

The First Explorer

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A black and white photo depicts the launch of Explorer 1, the first US satellite, on January 31, 1958. The rocket is seen ascending, leaving a trail of smoke and fire. This mission led to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts.
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