EXPLORER 9
Satellite information EXPLORER 9 - Explorer 9
| Spacetrack Directory Name | EXPLORER 9 |
| Alternative name | Explorer 9 |
| Orbit launches |
1961-02-16 |
| Deorbitation date |
1964-04-09 |
| Days in orbit | 1148 |
| Country/organisation of origin | USA (US) |
| Starting point | WLPIS (Wallops Island) |
Additional information EXPLORER 9
EXPLORER 9, 81 was a payload satellite owned by NASA LaRC (US) that was launched on Thu, 16 Feb 1961 UTC via an SCOUT X-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: 2026-04-29 10:00:12
