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Explorer I

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 2/1/1958

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 8 kg
Total Mass: 14 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

Manufacturer

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Launch Mission

Explorer 1

2/1/1958