Explorer 16
The launch of NASA Scout-X3 took place on Dec 16, 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 965.5km.
Main info
Outcome:
Completed Successfully
Date:
Dec 16, 1962
Launch Site:
Wallops Island, Virginia, United States
Operator:
NASA - Statistics
Vehicle:
Scout-X3
Primary Orbit Parameters
Orbit Type:
LEO
Altitude:
965.5km
Inclination:
52.01°
Eccentricity:
0.223
Apogee Altitude:
1181km
Perigee Altitude:
750km
LTDN:
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