Explorer 16

The launch of NASA Scout-X3 took place on 16 Dec 1962, launching the Explorer 16 mission. The launch site was Wallops Island, Virginia, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 965.5.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

16 Dec 1962

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

NASA

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Wallops Island

Virginia, United States

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Scout-X3

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

965.5km

Inclination:

52.01°

Eccentricity:

0.223

Apogee Altitude:

1181km

Perigee Altitude:

750km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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