Launch Date
August 3, 1981
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3913
NORAD ID
12625
International Designator
1981-070B
Decay Date
2/19/1983
Name
DYNAMICS EXPLORER 2
Alternative Name
Dynamics Explorer 2
Type
Status
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
1.1
Diameter
1.4
Span
22
Dry Mass
403
Launch Mass
420
Shape
Cyl + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
5.24
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
DE B
Purpose
Magnetospheric Research
Mission
Magnetospheric Research
Manufacturer
RCA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
DE
Configuration
16 sided prism
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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