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Explorer 16

retired

Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1962 B CHILaunched 12/16/1962

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Explorer 16
Launch Vehicle: Scout X-3
Launch Date: 12/16/1962
Last Contact: 7/25/1963

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 964.5 km
Inclination: 51.99 deg
Dry Mass: 76 kg
Total Mass: 100 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Science Exploration
Payload Category: SCI
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: NASA Langley Research Center
Manufacturer: NASA Langley Research Center

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1962 B CHI
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.027