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EXPLORER 37 (SE-B) (03141)
COSPAR: 1968-017A | Alt Name: SR IX
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 5, 1968
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3A
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03141
International Designator
1968-017A
Decay Date
11/16/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 37 (SE-B)
Alternative Name
SR IX
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
Naval Research Laboratory
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
0.8
Diameter
0.7
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
119
Launch Mass
119
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.3694
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Solar Explorer B
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SR 9
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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