DISCOVERER 8
Satellite information DISCOVERER 8
| Spacetrack Directory Name | DISCOVERER 8 |
| Orbit launches |
1959-11-20 |
| Deorbitation date |
1960-03-08 |
| Days in orbit | 109 |
| Country/organisation of origin | USA (US) |
| Starting point | AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA) |
Additional information DISCOVERER 8
DISCOVERER 8, 25 was a payload satellite owned by CIA (US) that was launched on Fri, 20 Nov 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: 2025-02-01 21:25:03
