October 10, 1964 3:01 am
Beacon Explorer B
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Scout X-4
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.
Launch Overview
Window Open
03:01 UTC
Window Close
03:01 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 10, 1964 · 03:01 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Payload
Beacon Explorer B
Rocket
Scout X-4
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space Launch Complex 5
Launch Overview
Window Open
03:01 UTC
Window Close
03:01 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 10, 1964 · 03:01 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Payload
Beacon Explorer B
Rocket
Scout X-4
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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