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Vanguard (1958-F04)

retired

Science ExplorationsuborbitalCOSPAR 1958-F04Launched 4/29/1958

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Launch 1958-F04
Launch Vehicle: Vanguard
Launch Date: 4/29/1958
Last Contact: 4/29/1958

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: suborbital
Altitude: -2,383.5 km
Inclination: 35 deg
Dry Mass: 10 kg
Total Mass: 10 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: U.S. Naval Research Lab
Manufacturer: U.S. Naval Research Lab

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1958-F04