Media Resources
The launch of Explorer 1 on Jan. 31, 1958, initiated six decades of groundbreaking scientific discovery and human exploration that NASA and its partners continue to this day.
The video and images here are available for download by media covering the 60th anniversary. Unless otherwise indicated, please credit NASA when using this material.
Media contacts:
Steve Cole, NASA HQ Office of Communications 202-358-0918 or stephen.e.cole@nasa.gov.
Alan D. Buis, NASA JPL Media Relations, 818-354-0474 or alan.d.buis@jpl.nasa.gov.
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Explorer 1 Media Reel -
Visualize NASA Near-Earth Missions -
The Journey of Discovery -
Explorer 1 and the Birth of NASA -
Explorer 1: America’s First Satellite and the Future of Exploration
Images
Background
To learn more about the history and science of Explorer 1, visit the about page at https://explorer1.jpl.nasa.gov/about/.