DISCOVERER 13

48
Spacetrack Directory Number
1960-08-10
Orbit launches
1960-11-14
96 Days in orbit


Satellite information DISCOVERER 13

Spacetrack Directory Name DISCOVERER 13
Orbit launches 1960-08-10
Deorbitation date 1960-11-14
Days in orbit 96
Country/organisation of origin USA (US)
Starting point AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA)

Additional information DISCOVERER 13

DISCOVERER 13, 48 was an American payload satellite that was launched on Wed, 10 Aug 1960 UTC via a THOR AGENA A launch vehicle from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR). 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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