March 19, 1964 11:13 am
Beacon Explorer A
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Thor Delta B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, 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
11:13 UTC
Window Close
11:13 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 19, 1964 · 11:13 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Beacon Explorer A
Rocket
Thor Delta B
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
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 17A
Launch Overview
Window Open
11:13 UTC
Window Close
11:13 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 19, 1964 · 11:13 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Beacon Explorer A
Rocket
Thor Delta B
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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