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Beacon (1958-F18)

retired

Science ExplorationsuborbitalCOSPAR 1958-F18Launched 10/23/1958

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Launch 1958-F18
Launch Vehicle: Jupiter C
Launch Date: 10/23/1958
Last Contact: 10/23/1958

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: suborbital
Altitude: -3,100 km
Inclination: 50 deg
Dry Mass: 14 kg
Total Mass: 14 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: 1958-F18