IQSY
Spacecraft · USA
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American solar satellite. Explorer 30. Solar radiation data.
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Related
- Family
- Astronomy, Medium earth orbit, Solar
- Country
- USA
- Projects
- Explorer
- Launch Sites
- Wallops Island, Wallops Island LA3A
Chronology
1 event
1965 November 19
04:48 GMT - . Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: Wallops Island LA3A. LV Family: Scout. Launch Vehicle: Scout X-4.- Explorer 30 - . Payload: Solar Explorer A. Mass: 57 kg (125 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: NRL. Program: Explorer. Class: Astronomy. Type: Solar satellite. Spacecraft: IQSY. USAF Sat Cat: 1738 . COSPAR: 1965-093A. Apogee: 856 km (531 mi). Perigee: 671 km (416 mi). Inclination: 59.70 deg. Period: 100.10 min. Solar radiation data. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). .