Explorer 29

USA


Also called GEOS-1 or GEOS-A

Launch data:

Designation01726 / 65089A
Launch date06 Nov 1965 - 18:38:43 UT
Launch siteCC, LC17A
Launch vehicleDelta-E (#457/D34)
MissionScientific: geodesy
Earth orbit:
Perigee/Apogee 1114 x 2273 km
Inclination59.4°
Period120.3 min

Spacecraft data:

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Mass at launch  175 kg
Dry Mass  kg
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