December 19, 1963 6:49 pm
Explorer 19
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Scout X-4
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Explorer 19 was the second in a series of 3.66-m inflatable spheres placed into orbit to determine atmospheric densities.
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:49 UTC
Window Close
18:49 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 19, 1963 · 18:49 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
Explorer 19
Rocket
Scout X-4
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Explorer 19 was the second in a series of 3.66-m inflatable spheres placed into orbit to determine atmospheric densities.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space Launch Complex 5
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:49 UTC
Window Close
18:49 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 19, 1963 · 18:49 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
Explorer 19
Rocket
Scout X-4
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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