EXPLORER 46 (MTS)
Satellite information EXPLORER 46 (MTS)
| Spacetrack Directory Name | EXPLORER 46 (MTS) |
| Orbit launches |
1972-08-13 |
| Deorbitation date |
1979-11-02 |
| Days in orbit | 2637 |
| Country/organisation of origin | USA (US) |
| Starting point | WLPIS (Wallops Island) |
| WWW | Here |
Additional information EXPLORER 46 (MTS)
EXPLORER 46 (MTS), 6142 was a payload satellite owned by NASA LaRC (US) that was launched on Sun, 13 Aug 1972 UTC via an SCOUT D-1 launch vehicle from the Wallops Island (WLPIS). 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 21:10:43
