PULL · 13 FEB 1998

This was
your sky.

Explorer I

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Explorer I satellite was the first US spacecraft launched into Earth orbit, forty years ago on February 1, 1958. It weighed about 30 pounds and was 6 feet long. It carried batteries, transmitters, and scientific instruments. Explorer I was built into the fourth stage of a Jupiter-C rocket, marking the start of space exploration for the US.

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Explorer I

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BORN 10362 days ago

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AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 13 FEB 1998 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 13 FEB 1998.

THE ALMANAC FOR 13 FEB 1998

DAY

Friday

MOON

Full moon, 97% lit

POSITION

Day 44 of 365

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This was your sky.

Explorer I

This was
your sky.