July 1, 1966 4:02 pm
Explorer 33
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Thor Delta E1
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Satellite instrumented for studies of interplanetary plasma, energetic charged particles, magnetic fields, and solar X-rays at lunar distances.
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:02 UTC
Window Close
16:02 UTC
Lift Off
Jul 1, 1966 · 16:02 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Target Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Explorer 33
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Destination
Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Satellite instrumented for studies of interplanetary plasma, energetic charged particles, magnetic fields, and solar X-rays at lunar distances.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 17A
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:02 UTC
Window Close
16:02 UTC
Lift Off
Jul 1, 1966 · 16:02 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Target Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Explorer 33
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Destination
Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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