Juno-I

TLP Network Inc.

March 5, 1958 6:27 pm

Explorer 2

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Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

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March 5, 1958 6:27 pm

Last Updated:

2026-07-14 00:30:20

Small satellite similar to Explorer 1. It failed to reach orbit due to a fourth stage failure.

Launch Overview

Window Open 18:27 UTC

Window Close 18:27 UTC

Lift Off Mar 5, 1958 · 18:27 UTC

Launch Facility Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Launch Pad Launch Complex 26A

Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit

Payload Overview

Customer Army Ballistic Missile Agency

Payload Explorer 2

Rocket Juno-I

Destination Low Earth Orbit

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

Small satellite similar to Explorer 1. It failed to reach orbit due to a fourth stage failure.

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

Status

Army Ballistic Missile Agency

Launch Complex 26A