Explorer 23

The launch of NASA Scout-X4 took place on 6 Nov 1964, launching the Explorer 23 mission. The launch site was Wallops Island, Virginia, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 721.5.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

6 Nov 1964

12:02 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:

721.5km

Inclination:

51.95°

Eccentricity:

0.354

Apogee Altitude:

977km

Perigee Altitude:

466km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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