Explorer 27

The launch of NASA Scout-X4 took place on 29 Apr 1965, launching the Explorer 27 mission. The launch site was Wallops Island, Virginia, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 1126.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

29 Apr 1965

02:17 PM UTC

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-X4

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

1126km

Inclination:

41.18°

Eccentricity:

0.169

Apogee Altitude:

1316km

Perigee Altitude:

936km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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