Mission
Astrophysics · LEO
Satellite dedicated to meteroid research
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER 46 (MTS) 1972-061A | Payload | re-entered 1979-11-02 | |
| EXPLORER 46 DEB 1972-061B | Debris | re-entered 1979-03-05 | |
| EXPLORER 46 DEB 1972-061C | Debris | re-entered 1978-05-25 |
COSPAR ID 1972-061 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).