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EXPLORER 9 (00081)
COSPAR: 1961-004A | Alt Name: Explorer 9
DECAYED
Image
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 16, 1961
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3
Launch Vehicle
Scout X-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00081
International Designator
1961-004A
Decay Date
4/9/1964
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 9
Alternative Name
Explorer 9
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
6
Launch Mass
6
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
NASA S-56A
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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