Explorer 48 (SAS-B)

The launch of US Air Force Scout B took place on 15 Nov 1972, launching the Explorer 48 (SAS-B) mission. The launch site was Broglio Space Center, Kilifi County, Kenya. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

15 Nov 1972

10:13 PM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

US Air Force

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Broglio Space Center

Kilifi County, Kenya

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Scout B

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

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LEO

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