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Explorer 9

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 2/16/1961

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 6 kg
Total Mass: 6 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

NASA Langley Research Center

Manufacturer

G T Schjeldahl Inc.

Launch Mission

Explorer 9

2/16/1961