Explorer 61 (Magsat)

The launch of US Air Force Scout G took place on 30 Oct 1979, launching the Explorer 61 (Magsat) mission. The launch site was Vandenberg, California, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

30 Oct 1979

02:16 PM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

US Air Force

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Vandenberg

California, United States

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Scout G

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

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