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Thor Delta B | Beacon Explorer A

Failure US Air Force, Thor Delta B

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Mission

Earth Science · LEO

The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.

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If the launch moves, your reminders move with it, and at the time of your first reminder we tell you the new date.