Dynamics Explorer
Spacecraft · USA
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American earth magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space.
Related
- Family
- Earth, High earth orbit, Magnetosphere sat
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Thor, Delta, Delta 3913, Delta 3000
- Launch Sites
- Vandenberg, Vandenberg SLC2W
- Agency
- NASA
Chronology
1 event
1981 August 3
09:56 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC2W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Delta 3913. FAILURE: Partial Failure.. Failed Stage: U.- Dynamics Explorer 1 - . Payload: DE A. Mass: 403 kg (888 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: NASA Greenbelt. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: Dynamics Explorer. USAF Sat Cat: 12624 . COSPAR: 1981-070A. Apogee: 23,232 km (14,435 mi). Perigee: 528 km (328 mi). Inclination: 88.60 deg. Period: 409.20 min. Dynamics Explorer 1..
- Dynamics Explorer 2 - . Payload: DE B. Mass: 403 kg (888 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: NASA Greenbelt. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: Dynamics Explorer. Decay Date: 1983-02-19 . USAF Sat Cat: 12625 . COSPAR: 1981-070B. Apogee: 1,002 km (622 mi). Perigee: 304 km (188 mi). Inclination: 90.00 deg. Period: 97.80 min. Dynamics Explorer 2..