Explorer 13

The launch of NASA Scout-X1 took place on 25 Aug 1961, launching the Explorer 13 mission. The launch site was Wallops Island, Virginia, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 644.5.

Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

644.5km

Inclination:

37.7°

Eccentricity:

0.806

Apogee Altitude:

1164km

Perigee Altitude:

125km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location