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National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJuno IILaunch Complex 26B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Explorer 8
Launched
November 3, 1960
Summary
Explorer 8 launched on a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Juno II from Launch Complex 26B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on November 3, 1960. It was National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 15th launch, 5th this year and humanity's 84th orbital launch attempt. It was the 7th Juno II flight and the 2nd this year. The payload was bound for Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).
- Watch
- No webcast on record.
- Booster
- No booster details on record.
- Mission
- Earth Science · Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
- Milestone
- 7th Juno II flight · 2nd this yearNational Aeronautics and Space Administration's 15th launch5th this yearhumanity's 84th orbital launch attempt30th orbital launch attempt this year
Flight preview
About this launch
A research satellite intended to study a number of space phenomenon.
Pad
Launch Complex 26B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
3rd launch from Launch Complex 26B, 2nd this year · 45th from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
6 launches from this pad · 1,131 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
224 days after the previous launch from this pad
Questions
When did Explorer 8 launch?
Explorer 8 launched on November 3, 1960. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.
Where can I watch Explorer 8?
No webcast is on record for this launch.
What rocket launched Explorer 8?
Juno II, flown by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Juno II spec sheet
Where did Explorer 8 launch from?
Launch Complex 26B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit was Explorer 8 going to?
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), a earth science mission.