May 25, 1966 2:00 pm
Explorer 32
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Thor Delta C1
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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AE B (Aeronomy Explorer B) was an aeronomy satellite which was designed to directly measure temperatures, composition, densities, and pressures in the upper atmosphere on a global basis.
Launch Overview
Window Open
14:00 UTC
Window Close
14:00 UTC
Lift Off
May 25, 1966 · 14:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Explorer 32
Rocket
Thor Delta C1
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
AE B (Aeronomy Explorer B) was an aeronomy satellite which was designed to directly measure temperatures, composition, densities, and pressures in the upper atmosphere on a global basis.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 17B
Launch Overview
Window Open
14:00 UTC
Window Close
14:00 UTC
Lift Off
May 25, 1966 · 14:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Explorer 32
Rocket
Thor Delta C1
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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