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The RELAY communications satellite shown in a December 11, 1962 photo released by NASA. The 172-pound spacecraft eight sided prism is 33 inches high and 29 inches in diameter at tis broad end. The exterior composed of eight honeycomb aluminum panels studded with 8,215 solar cells. The communications satellite prime function will be used for technical experiments although public demonstrations of television, telephone calls, teletype photo facsimile, and high speed data will be transmitted. The 18-inch long wideband communications antenna points toward the Earth while Relay travels through space. Three of the four telemetry antennas are shown extending from the broad end. Mounted on the center panel are special solar cells and diodes which will be tested for radiation damage. Relay 1 was launched atop a Delta B rocket on December 13, 1962, from LC-17A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Credit: NASA via CNP/AdMedia
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