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EXPLORER 24 (ADI-2) (00931)
COSPAR: 1964-076A | Alt Name: Explorer 24
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 21, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC-D
Launch Vehicle
Scout X-4
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00931
International Designator
1964-076A
Decay Date
10/18/1968
Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 24 (ADI-2)
Alternative Name
Explorer 24
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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AD-B
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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