DISCOVERER 5
Satellite information DISCOVERER 5 - Discoverer 5
| Spacetrack Directory Name | DISCOVERER 5 |
| Alternative name | Discoverer 5 |
| Orbit launches |
1959-08-13 |
| Deorbitation date |
1959-09-28 |
| Days in orbit | 46 |
| Country/organisation of origin | USA (US) |
| Starting point | AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA) |
Additional information DISCOVERER 5
DISCOVERER 5, 18 was an American payload satellite that was launched on Thu, 13 Aug 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.
Update time: 2026-04-20 20:00:15
