DISCOVERER 26

160
Spacetrack Directory Number
1961-07-07
Orbit launches
1961-12-05
151 Days in orbit


Satellite information DISCOVERER 26

Spacetrack Directory Name DISCOVERER 26
Orbit launches 1961-07-07
Deorbitation date 1961-12-05
Days in orbit 151
Country/organisation of origin USA (US)
Starting point AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA)

Additional information DISCOVERER 26

DISCOVERER 26, 160 was an American payload satellite that was launched on Fri, 07 Jul 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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