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EXPLORER 19 (ADI-1) (00714)
COSPAR: 1963-053A | Alt Name: Explorer 19
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 1963
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
LC-D
Launch Vehicle
Scout X-4
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00714
International Designator
1963-053A
Decay Date
5/10/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 19 (ADI-1)
Alternative Name
Explorer 19
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
3.6
Diameter
3.6
Span
3.6
Dry Mass
8
Launch Mass
8
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
9.9821
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AD-A
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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