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EXPLORER 6 (00015)
COSPAR: 1959-004A | Alt Name: Explorer VI
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 1959
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Able III
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00015
International Designator
1959-004A
Decay Date
6/30/1961
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 6
Alternative Name
Explorer VI
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
0.7
Diameter
0.7
Span
2.2
Dry Mass
40
Launch Mass
40
Shape
Sphere + 4 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Able III
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Able Probe
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
ARC 420
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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