July 4, 1968 5:26 pm
RAE 1
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Thor Delta J
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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The RAE A (Radio Astronomy Explorer A) spacecraft measured the intensity of celestial radio sources, particularly the sun, as a function of time, direction, and frequency (0.2 to 20 MHz).
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:26 UTC
Window Close
17:26 UTC
Lift Off
Jul 4, 1968 · 17:26 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Target Orbit
Medium Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
RAE 1
Rocket
Thor Delta J
Destination
Medium Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The RAE A (Radio Astronomy Explorer A) spacecraft measured the intensity of celestial radio sources, particularly the sun, as a function of time, direction, and frequency (0.2 to 20 MHz).
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 2E
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:26 UTC
Window Close
17:26 UTC
Lift Off
Jul 4, 1968 · 17:26 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Target Orbit
Medium Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
RAE 1
Rocket
Thor Delta J
Destination
Medium Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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