Launch Date
May 29, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta C
NORAD ID
01388
International Designator
1965-042A
Decay Date
7/4/1968
Name
EXPLORER 28 (IMP-3)
Alternative Name
IMP 3
Type
Status
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.7
Span
5
Dry Mass
59
Launch Mass
59
Shape
Oct Cyl + 4 Pan + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
IMP C
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GSFC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
IMP
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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