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Explorer 46

retired

Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1972-061ALaunched 8/13/1972

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Explorer 46 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Scout D-1 F
Launch Date: 8/13/1972
Last Contact: 6/5/1975

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 652 km
Inclination: 37.7 deg
Dry Mass: 168 kg
Total Mass: 206 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: 1972-061A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.262