TYPES OF SPACECRAFT A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site paddlewheel satellite A satellite with large solar panels deployed to generate electrical energy. The panels resemble giant paddles alongside the satellite. The world’s first paddlewheel satellite was Explorer 6, launched on Aug. 7, 1959. Related category    • TYPES OF SPACECRAFT Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP