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EXPLORER 34 (IMP-4) (02817)
COSPAR: 1967-051A | Alt Name: IMP 4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 24, 1967
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02817
International Designator
1967-051A
Decay Date
5/3/1969
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 34 (IMP-4)
Alternative Name
IMP 4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.7
Span
4
Dry Mass
74
Launch Mass
74
Shape
Oct Cyl + 4 Pan + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IMP F
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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