Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)

Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)
Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)

Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)
Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)

Space Flight Experiments Designed and Built at The University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy (1951 - 2010)

 

Code Number: 8D30.50

Demo Title: Satellites

Condition: Excellent

Equipment:

Actual Spacecraft, Prototypes, and Instrument Packages.

Procedure:

The University of Iowa has a long history in space exploration starting with James A. Van Allen.  Actual spacecraft and instrument packages built here at the University are available for classroom demonstrations.

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