Explorer 13

The launch of NASA Scout-X1 took place on 25 Aug 1961, launching the Explorer 13 mission. The launch site was Wallops Island, Virginia, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 644.5.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

25 Aug 1961

06:29 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-X1

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

644.5km

Inclination:

37.7°

Eccentricity:

0.806

Apogee Altitude:

1164km

Perigee Altitude:

125km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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