SAMPEX

Launch data Designation 22012 / 92038A Launch date 04 Jul 1992 Launch site  Va, SLC-5 Launch vehicle  Scout-G1 Mission Scientific: Sun observation Earth orbit on: Perigee/Apogee 550/675 km Inclination 82° Period 96 min

Description:

• The Solar Anomalous and Magnetospheric Particle Explorer (SAMPEX) is the first of a series of spacecraft that was launched under the Small Explorer (SMEX) mission of program for low cost spacecraft.
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