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EXPLORER 39 (ADI-3) (03337)
COSPAR: 1968-066A | Alt Name: Explorer 39
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 8, 1968
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03337
International Designator
1968-066A
Decay Date
6/22/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 39 (ADI-3)
Alternative Name
Explorer 39
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
LARCN
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
3.7
Diameter
3.7
Span
3.7
Dry Mass
16
Launch Mass
16
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
10.371
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AD-C
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SCHJ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
12' Sphere
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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