Mission
Earth Science · Elliptical
Explorer 24 was placed in orbit together with Explorer 25 from a single launch vehicle. Explorer 24 was identical in configuration to the previously launched balloon satellites Explorer 9 and 19. The spacecraft was 3.6 m in diameter, was built of alternating layers of aluminum foil and plastic…
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER 24 (ADI-2) 1964-076A | Payload | re-entered 1968-10-18 | |
| EXPLORER 25 (INJUN 4) 1964-076B | Payload | 524 × 2261 km · 81.3° | Globe |
| SCOUT X-4 R/B 1964-076C | Rocket body | 522 × 2139 km · 81.3° | Globe |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1964-076D | Debris | re-entered 1982-10-02 | |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1964-076E | Debris | re-entered 1984-05-28 | |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1964-076F | Debris | re-entered 1968-04-03 | |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1964-076G | Debris | re-entered 1981-04-19 | |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1964-076H | Debris | re-entered 1968-04-30 |
Show all 13 objects
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1964-076N | Debris | re-entered 1981-03-13 | |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1964-076J | Debris | re-entered 1979-02-22 | |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1964-076K | Debris | re-entered 1989-04-30 | |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1964-076L | Debris | re-entered 1968-03-05 | |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1964-076M | Debris | re-entered 1971-10-21 |
COSPAR ID 1964-076 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).