Explorer 12

The launch of NASA Thor DM-19 Delta took place on 16 Aug 1961, launching the Explorer 12 mission. The launch site was Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The payload was deployed in a HEO orbit at an altitude of 39205.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

16 Aug 1961

03:21 AM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

NASA

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Cape Canaveral

Florida, United States

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Thor DM-19 Delta

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

HEO

Altitude:

39205km

Inclination:

33.4°

Eccentricity:

0.98

Apogee Altitude:

77620km

Perigee Altitude:

790km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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