DISCOVERER 29

181
Spacetrack Directory Number
1961-08-30
Orbit launches
1961-09-10
11 Days in orbit


Satellite information DISCOVERER 29

Spacetrack Directory Name DISCOVERER 29
Orbit launches 1961-08-30
Deorbitation date 1961-09-10
Days in orbit 11
Country/organisation of origin USA (US)
Starting point AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA)

Additional information DISCOVERER 29

DISCOVERER 29, 181 was a payload satellite owned by CIA (US) that was launched on Wed, 30 Aug 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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