Explorer 20

USA


Also called: S-48 IE (Ionosphere Explorer)

Launch data:

Designation00870 / 64051A
Launch date25 Aug 1964 - 13:43 UT
Launch siteVa, PALC-D
Launch vehicleScout X-4 (#S134R)
MissionScientific: ionosphere study
Earth orbit on:
Perigee/Apogee855 x 1001 km
Inclination79.9°
Period103.6 min
Mass44 kg

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