Photo: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA-MSFC) · Public domain (US government)
About this launch
A research satellite intended to study a number of space phenomenon.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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- Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Rocket and boosterJuno II
MissionEarth Science · MEO
Earth Science · MEO
What it put in orbit4 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER 8 1960-014A | Payload | re-entered 2012-03-28 | |
| JUNO II R/B 1960-014B | Rocket body | re-entered 1985-10-27 | |
| JUNO II DEB 1960-014C | Debris | re-entered 1970-02-16 | |
| JUNO II DEB 1960-014D | Debris | re-entered 1972-03-03 |
COSPAR ID 1960-014. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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