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Scout B | Explorer 39
National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Scout B · Space Launch Complex 5, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 94th launch · 4th this year · humanity's 863rd orbital launch attempt
August 8, 1968Add to calendar
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The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Aug 8, 20:12 – Aug 8, 20:12 UTC
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Explorer 39
Explorer 39 was an inflatable sphere, 3.6 m in diameter. It was orbited to make atmospheric density determinations.
Earth Science · Elliptical Orbit (Elliptical)
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