Mission
Earth Science · Elliptical
ESRO-1A / Aurorae (European Space Research Organisation) was a 80 kg, cylindrically shaped, solar-cell-powered spacecraft instrumented with seven scientific experiments chosen to measure a comprehensive range of auroral effects.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESRO-1A (AURORAE) 1968-084A | Payload | re-entered 1970-06-26 | |
| SCOUT B R/B 1968-084B | Rocket body | re-entered 1969-08-13 | |
| SCOUT B DEB 1968-084C | Debris | re-entered 1969-04-12 | |
| SCOUT B DEB 1968-084D | Debris | re-entered 1969-05-09 |
COSPAR ID 1968-084 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).