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EXPLORER 32 (AE-B) (02183)
COSPAR: 1966-044A | Alt Name: Explorer 32
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 25, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta C1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02183
International Designator
1966-044A
Decay Date
2/22/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 32 (AE-B)
Alternative Name
Explorer 32
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
0.9
Diameter
0.9
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
224
Launch Mass
224
Shape
Sphere + Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.6511
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AE-B
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GSFC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
S-6
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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