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EXPLORER 54 (AE-D) (08353)
COSPAR: 1975-096A | Alt Name: AE-D
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 1975
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2910
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08353
International Designator
1975-096A
Decay Date
3/12/1976
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 54 (AE-D)
Alternative Name
AE-D
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
1.1
Diameter
1.4
Span
1.4
Dry Mass
506
Launch Mass
675
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AE-D
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RCA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AE-C
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
MRE-4
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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