Mission
Earth Science · LEO
The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER 27 1965-032A | Payload | 933 × 1294 km · 41.2° | Globe |
| SCOUT X-4 R/B 1965-032B | Rocket body | 934 × 1298 km · 41.2° | Globe |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1965-032C | Debris | re-entered 1990-01-13 | |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1965-032D | Debris | 941 × 1269 km · 41.2° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 1965-032 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).