EXPLORER 13
Satellite information EXPLORER 13
| Spacetrack Directory Name | EXPLORER 13 |
| Orbit launches |
1961-08-25 |
| Deorbitation date |
1961-08-28 |
| Days in orbit | 3 |
| Country/organisation of origin | USA (US) |
| Starting point | WLPIS (Wallops Island) |
Additional information EXPLORER 13
EXPLORER 13, 180 was a payload satellite owned by NASA LaRC (US) that was launched on Fri, 25 Aug 1961 UTC via an SCOUT X-1 launch vehicle from the Wallops Island (WLPIS). 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: 2025-02-02 23:00:08
