GRS
Spacecraft · USA
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American earth magnetosphere satellite. Space gas data. Science, geophysics satellite for US Air Force Cambridge Research Lab (AFCRL), USA. Launched 1963.
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Related
- Family
- Earth, Magnetosphere sat
- Country
- USA
- Launch Sites
- Wallops Island, Wallops Island LA3
- Agency
- USAF
Chronology
1 event
1963 June 28
21:19 GMT - . Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: Wallops Island LA3. LV Family: Scout. Launch Vehicle: Scout X-4.- GRS - . Payload: CRL 1. Mass: 99 kg (218 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: USAF AFC. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: GRS. Decay Date: 1983-12-14 . USAF Sat Cat: 612 . COSPAR: 1963-026A. Apogee: 1,306 km (811 mi). Perigee: 413 km (256 mi). Inclination: 49.70 deg. Period: 102.10 min. Geophysical Research Satellite; space gas data. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). .