NSSDC ID: 1969-046B
The satellite had an octagonal configuration, was spin-stabilized, and was placed in a moderately eliptical earth orbit (eccentricity - 0.670) by a Titan 3C on May 25, 1969. The purpose of the satellite was to monitor x-ray, electron, and proton radiation associated with solar activity in order to develop data handling techniques in near real-time for use by the Air Weather Service Forecast Center in forecasting solar flares.
Launch Date: 1969-05-23
Launch Vehicle: Titan
Launch Site: Vandenberg AFB, United States
Mass: 23.0 kg
Questions or comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office.
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Capt F. Zimmerman | General Contact | Phillips Laboratory (nee USAF Geophysics Lab, nee Cambridge Labs) | |
Dr. G. Kenneth Yates | Project Scientist | Phillips Laboratory (nee USAF Geophysics Lab, nee Cambridge Labs) | |
Mr. C. H. Reynolds | Project Manager | Phillips Laboratory (nee USAF Geophysics Lab, nee Cambridge Labs) |