Explorer 39

Atmospheric Density Explorer, also called ADE C

General

Designation	03337 / 68066A
Launch date	8 Aug 1968
Country of origin	United States
Mission	Scientific: high atmosphere study
Perigee/Apogee	670/2538 km
Inclination	80.7°
Period	118.3 min
Launch vehicle	Scout #63

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

Decay

22 Jun 1981

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