Mission
Astrophysics · LEO
Small spacecraft designed to perform astronomical studies in the X-ray, gamma-ray, UV, visible and infrared regions.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER 48 (SAS 2) 1972-091A | Payload | re-entered 1979-04-16 | |
| SCOUT D-1 R/B 1972-091B | Rocket body | re-entered 1979-05-01 |
COSPAR ID 1972-091 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).