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Explorer (20)
Explorer (20)
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American earth magnetosphere satellite. Explorer (20). Also known as Explorer S-66.

Subtopics

  • BE A, B, C Geodesy, Ionospheric research satellite built by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) for NASA, USA. Launched 1964 - 1965. Used Transit-Bus.

Related

Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Thor, Delta, Thor Delta B
Projects
Explorer
Agency
NASA
Bibliography
126

Chronology

1 event

1964 March 19

11:13 GMT - . Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: Cape Canaveral LC17A. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor Delta B. FAILURE: Insufficient third stage thrust.. Failed Stage: 3.
  • Explorer (20) - . Payload: Beacon Explorer A. Mass: 54 kg (119 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Program: Explorer. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: BE. Decay Date: 1964-03-19 . Also known as Explorer S-66..