Encyclopedia entry

ESRS

Spacecraft · USA

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American earth magnetosphere satellite. Environmental Sciences Research Satellite. Science, magnetosphere satellite for US Air Force Cambridge Research Lab (AFCRL), USA. Launched 1964.

More at: ESRS.

Family: Earth, Magnetosphere sat
Country: USA
Launch Vehicles: Scout, Scout X-4
Launch Sites: Vandenberg, Vandenberg SLC5
Agency: USAF
Bibliography: 126, 12325

Chronology

1 event

1964 June 25

01:40 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC5. LV Family: Scout. Launch Vehicle: Scout X-4. FAILURE: Second stage exploded.. Failed Stage: 2.

ESRS - . Payload: CRL 2. Mass: 79 kg (174 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: ESRS. Decay Date: 1964-06-25 . Environmental Sciences Research Satellite..

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Chronology

1964 June 25