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Explorer 46

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 8/13/1972

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 168 kg
Total Mass: 206 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

NASA Langley Research Center

Manufacturer

NASA Langley Research Center

Launch Mission

Explorer 46 Mission

8/13/1972