Mission
Astrophysics · LEO
Small satellite designed to survey the celestial sphere and search for sources of X-ray, gamma-ray, UV and other spectral regions.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER 42 (SAS-1) 1970-107A | Payload | re-entered 1979-04-05 | |
| SCOUT B R/B 1970-107B | Rocket body | re-entered 1979-12-01 |
COSPAR ID 1970-107 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).