DISCOVERER 23

100
Spacetrack Directory Number
1961-04-08
Orbit launches
1962-04-16
373 Days in orbit


Satellite information DISCOVERER 23 - Discoverer 23

Spacetrack Directory Name DISCOVERER 23
Alternative name Discoverer 23
Orbit launches 1961-04-08
Deorbitation date 1962-04-16
Days in orbit 373
Country/organisation of origin USA (US)
Starting point AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA)

Additional information DISCOVERER 23

DISCOVERER 23, 100 was an American payload satellite that was launched on Sat, 08 Apr 1961 UTC via a THOR AGENA B launch vehicle from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR). Payloads include a variety of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets equipped with specific instruments for various scientific and technological missions. These include communications satellites like Starlink; space stations such as the ISS; scientific satellites like the Hubble; Earth observation satellites from companies like Planet Labs, Umbra, and HawkEye 360; GPS; miniature CubeSats for education and research; and military/defense satellites.



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