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Explorer VI

retired

Orbit: HEOLaunched 8/7/1959

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 40 kg
Total Mass: 42 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Manufacturer

Northrop Grumman

Launch Mission

Explorer 6

8/7/1959