DISCOVERER 2

14
Spacetrack Directory Number
1959-04-13
Orbit launches
1959-04-26
13 Days in orbit


Satellite information DISCOVERER 2 - Discoverer 2

Spacetrack Directory Name DISCOVERER 2
Alternative name Discoverer 2
Orbit launches 1959-04-13
Deorbitation date 1959-04-26
Days in orbit 13
Country/organisation of origin USA (US)
Starting point AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA)

Additional information DISCOVERER 2

DISCOVERER 2, 14 was an American payload satellite that was launched on Mon, 13 Apr 1959 UTC via a THOR AGENA A 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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