Explorer 57 (International Ultraviolet Explorer)

The launch of McDonnel Douglas Delta-2 took place on 26 Jan 1978, launching the Explorer 57 (International Ultraviolet Explorer) mission. The launch site was Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The payload was deployed in a HEO orbit.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

26 Jan 1978

05:36 PM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

McDonnel Douglas

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Cape Canaveral

Florida, United States

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Delta-2

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

HEO

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