Launch Date
June 10, 1973
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 1913
NORAD ID
06686
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
EXPLORER 49 (RAE-2)
Alternative Name
RAE 2
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
0.8
Diameter
0.9
Span
457
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
RAE B
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GSFC/FAIRH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
RAE
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Star 17
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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