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Science ExplorationHEOCOSPAR 1971-096ALaunched 11/15/1971

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Explorer 45
Launch Vehicle: Scout B
Launch Date: 11/15/1971
Last Contact: 9/30/1974

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: HEO
Altitude: 13,507 km
Inclination: 3.56 deg
Dry Mass: 52 kg
Total Mass: 52 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Manufacturer: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1971-096A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.245