Mission
Astrophysics · LEO
The NRL Solrad 8 satellite was one of the Solrad series that began in 1960 to provide continuous coverage of solar radiation with a set of standard photometers.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER 30 1965-093A | Payload | 657 × 848 km · 59.7° | Globe |
| SCOUT X-4 R/B 1965-093B | Rocket body | 650 × 766 km · 59.7° | Globe |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1965-093C | Debris | re-entered 2009-03-06 | |
| SCOUT X-4 DEB 1965-093D | Debris | 630 × 739 km · 59.7° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 1965-093 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).