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Explorer 16

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 12/16/1962

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 76 kg
Total Mass: 100 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

NASA Langley Research Center

Manufacturer

NASA Langley Research Center

Launch Mission

Explorer 16

12/16/1962