Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor Delta C1
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC17B
Outcome
Success
Flight
436/D038
COSPAR Designator
1966-044
Mission
Explorer 32 (Earth Science)
AE B (Aeronomy Explorer B) was an aeronomy satellite which was designed to directly measure temperatures, composition, densities, and pressures in the upper atmosphere on a global basis.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Thor Delta C1
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
325 (26 YTD)
Site launches
168 (9 YTD)
Pad launches
25 (2 YTD)
Payloads (8)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-044 | Explorer 32 despin weight | GSFC | US | |
| 1966-044 | Thor DSV-2A (S/N 20108) | GSFC | ||
| 1966-044 | Fairing | GSFC | ||
| 1966-044 | Fairing | GSFC | ||
| 1966-044 | AJ10-118D S/N 20112 | GSFC | ||
| 1966-044A | AE-B | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1966-044B | FW4D S/N 20033 (FW4S) | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1966-044C | Explorer 32 despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |