Explorer 1America first satellite, Explorer 1. America joined the space race with the launch of this small, but important spacecraft. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA04601 Facebook Pinterest X LinkedIn Email https://www.nasa.gov/image-detail/amf-pia04601/Copy URL to clipboard> DownloadShareTakenJuly 1, 2003ProducerJPLSize1867x2353pxPIA NumberPIA04601