Explorer 1
Source: NASA by NASA
The Explorer 1 is a free printable 3D model from NASA by NASA. Explorer 1 was the first satellite launched by the United States when it was sent into space on January 31, 1958. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Explorer 1 was the first satellite launched by the United States when it was sent into space on January 31, 1958. Following the launch of the Soviet Union’s Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957, the U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency was directed to launch a satellite using its Jupiter C rocket developed under the direction of Dr. Wernher von Braun. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory received the assignment to design, build and operate the artificial satellite that would serve as the rocket’s payload. JPL completed this job in less than three months. A free 3D printable model from NASA 3D Resources. NASA models are free to download and use under the NASA media usage guidelines; NASA does not endorse any product.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Explorer 1 is free to download from NASA. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from NASA" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by NASA, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by NASA.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by NASA, published on NASA. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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