SOLRAD 6

599
Spacetrack Directory Number
1963-06-15
Orbit launches
1963-08-01
47 Days in orbit


Satellite information SOLRAD 6

Spacetrack Directory Name SOLRAD 6
Orbit launches 1963-06-15
Deorbitation date 1963-08-01
Days in orbit 47
Country/organisation of origin USA (US)
Starting point AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA)

Additional information SOLRAD 6

SOLRAD 6, 599 was an American payload satellite that was launched on Sat, 15 Jun 1963 UTC via a THOR AGENA D 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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