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Project Beacon
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Beacon was one of America's first satellite programs. A balloon satellite, its objective was to study atmospheric density at its orbital altitude and to be the first United States satellite visible to the naked eye. Booster problems caused both orbital attempts to end in failure.
William J. O'Sullivan (right, standing) and an unidentified engineer with Beacon, June 1959.
William J. O'Sullivan (right, standing) and an unidentified engineer with Beacon, June 1959.
Langley aeronautical engineer William James O'Sullivan, Jr.
Langley aeronautical engineer William James O'Sullivan, Jr.
Beacon 1 folded up before flight
Beacon 1 folded up before flight
Balloon satellite
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A balloon satellite, sometimes referred to as a "satelloon", is a satellite inflated with gas after it has been put into orbit.
Explorer 24 satellite
Explorer 24 satellite
Test inflation of PAGEOS
Test inflation of PAGEOS