DISCOVERER 6
Satellite information DISCOVERER 6 - Discoverer 6
| Spacetrack Directory Name | DISCOVERER 6 |
| Alternative name | Discoverer 6 |
| Orbit launches |
1959-08-19 |
| Deorbitation date |
1959-10-20 |
| Days in orbit | 62 |
| Country/organisation of origin | USA (US) |
| Starting point | AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA) |
Additional information DISCOVERER 6
DISCOVERER 6, 19 was an American payload satellite that was launched on Wed, 19 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: 2026-04-21 07:00:08
