FAA Grounds Starship V3 After Flight 12, X Report 28 May 2026
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EXPLORER 43 (IMP-6) (05043)
COSPAR: 1971-019A | Alt Name: IMP 6
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 13, 1971
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta M6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05043
International Designator
1971-019A
Decay Date
10/2/1974
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 43 (IMP-6)
Alternative Name
IMP 6
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
1.8
Diameter
1.4
Span
92
Dry Mass
276
Launch Mass
288
Shape
Hexadec Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IMP I
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GSFC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
IMP
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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