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AE-C

retired

Orbit: MEOLaunched 12/16/1973

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 500 kg
Total Mass: 668 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Manufacturer

RCA Astro Electronics (Astro Space)

Launch Mission

Explorer 51

12/16/1973