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Explorer 23

retired

Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1964-074ALaunched 11/6/1964

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Explorer 23 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Scout X-4
Launch Date: 11/6/1964
Last Contact: 7/22/1966

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 721 km
Inclination: 51.96 deg
Dry Mass: 96 kg
Total Mass: 134 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: 1964-074A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.087