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Explorer 8

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 11/3/1960

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 41 kg
Total Mass: 41 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Manufacturer

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Launch Mission

Explorer 8

11/3/1960