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EXPLORER 55 (AE-5) (08440)
COSPAR: 1975-107A | Alt Name: AE-E
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1975
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2910
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08440
International Designator
1975-107A
Decay Date
6/10/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 55 (AE-5)
Alternative Name
AE-E
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
552
Launch Mass
720
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.5245
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AE-E
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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