Dynamics Explorer 2

USA

Also called DE B or EXplorer 63

Launch data

Designation 12625 / 81070B
Launch date 03 Aug 1981
Launch siteVa, SLC-2W
Launch vehicleDelta-3913 (#155)
Mission Scientific:magnetosphere and ionosphere study
Earth orbit on:
Perigee/Apogee 304/1002 km
Inclination 90°
Period 97.8 min

End of life

Decay 19 Feb 1983
Ref: #1, #15, #27 - update: 15.07.04