Explorer 24

Atmospheric Density Explorer, also called ADE B

General

Designation	00931 / 64076A
Launch date	21 Nov 1964
Country of origin	United States
Mission	Scientific: high atmosphere study
Perigee/Apogee	530/2498 km
Inclination	81.4°
Period	116.3 min
Launch vehicle	Scout #34

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

Decay

18 Oct 1968

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