Explorer 12
The launch of NASA Thor DM-19 Delta took place on Aug 16, 1961, launching the Explorer 12 mission. The launch site was Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The payload was deployed in a HEO orbit at an altitude of 39205km.
Main info
Outcome:
Completed Successfully
Date and Time:
Aug 16, 1961 03:21 AM UTC (03:21 AM UTC)
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Operator:
NASA - Statistics
Vehicle:
Thor DM-19 Delta
Primary Orbit Parameters
Orbit Type:
HEO
Altitude:
39205km
Inclination:
33.4°
Eccentricity:
0.98
Apogee Altitude:
77620km
Perigee Altitude:
790km
LTDN:
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