Explorer 19

Atmospheric Density Explorer, also called ADE A

General

Designation	00714 / 63053A
Launch date	19 Dec 1963
Country of origin	United States
Mission	Scientific: high atmosphere study
Perigee/Apogee	597/2391 km
Inclination	78.6°
Period	115.9 min
Launch vehicle	Scout #24

Sphere in aluminum (3.65 m diameter, 7 to 9 kg)

Decay

10 May 1981

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