Explorer 60 (SAGE)

The launch of US Air Force Scout D took place on 18 Feb 1979, launching the Explorer 60 (SAGE) mission. The launch site was Wallops Island, Virginia, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

18 Feb 1979

04:18 PM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

US Air Force

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Wallops Island

Virginia, United States

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Scout D

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

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LEO

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