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Lessons learned from and the future for NASA's Small Explorer ProgramNASA started the Small Explorer Program to provide space scientists with an opportunity to conduct space science research in the Explorer Program using scientific payloads launched on small-class expendable launch vehicles. A series of small payload, scientific missions was envisioned that could be launched at the rate of one to two missions per year. Three missions were selected in April 1989: Solar Anomalous and Magnetospheric Particle Explorer, Fast Auroral Snapshot Explorer, and Sub-millimeter Wave Astronomy. These missions are planned for launch in June 1992, September 1994 and June 1995, respectively. At a program level, this paper presents the history, objectives, status, and lessons learned which may be applicable to similar programs, and discusses future program plans.
Document ID
19920039869
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Newton, George P.
(NASA Astrophysics Div. Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1991
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 91-726
Accession Number
92A22493
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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