NSSDCA ID: AOSO
The objectives of this project were to develop and orbit advanced solar observatories and to develop and refine intrumentation for these observatories. These objectives allow the continuing study of solar phenomena which can be measured only above the earth's atmosphere, over a complete cycle of solar activity. This project was satellites. It was cancelled and later replaced by the OSO-I, J, and K series, of which only one, i.e, OSO-I (eye), was launched (as OSO 8).
Launch Date:
Launch Vehicle: Atlas-Agena
Launch Site: Vandenberg AFB, United States
Mass: 125 kg
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Mr. Adolph J. Cervenka | Project Manager | NASA Headquarters | |
Mr. John C. Lindsay | Project Scientist | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center |