United States Air Force // March 19, 1964
Beacon Explorer A
Launch Overview
Lift of Time:
Launch Window:
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March 19, 1964 - 11:13:41 (+00:00)
Instantaneous
Space Launch Complex 17A
Cape Canaveral
Mission Details
The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.
What Is Thor Delta B?
American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.
Engines
MB-3-I (stage 2)
AJ10-118D (stage 2)
X-248 (Altair) (stage 3)
Rocket Overview
Rocket:
Thor Delta B
Space Launch Complex 17A
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
