HEOS-A2
Satellite information HEOS-A2
| Spacetrack Directory Name | HEOS-A2 |
| Orbit launches |
1972-01-31 |
| Deorbitation date |
1974-09-03 |
| Days in orbit | 946 |
| Country/organisation of origin | European Space Research Organization (ESRO) |
| Starting point | AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA) |
Additional information HEOS-A2
HEOS 2, 5814 was a payload satellite owned by ESRO (EU) that was launched on Mon, 31 Jan 1972 UTC via a THOR DELTA L 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: 2026-04-16 02:31:58
