Explorer 39, Explorer 40

The launch of US Air Force Scout B took place on 8 Aug 1968, launching the Explorer 39, Explorer 40 mission. The launch site was Vandenberg, California, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

8 Aug 1968

08:12 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 B

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

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