‪First Solar Powered U.S. Satellite 1958 - Project Vanguard

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Channel: Edison Tech Center · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Lawrence Kazmerski talks about solar cells on America's second satellite. Vanguard 1 is the oldest satellite still in orbit. Lawrence L. Kazmerski pioneered thin film solar technology in Colorado. This talk was part of the Steinmetz Lecture Series at Union College in Schenectady, New York. Video by the Edison Tech Center

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