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Beacon Explorer C
Scout X-4National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLaunch Area 3A
Thursday, April 29, 1965 · 02:17 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Scout X-4
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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches147
Successes122
Provider
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Profile →USA • Founded 1958
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Mission Brief
The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.
PayloadBeacon Explorer C
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Stages0
PadLaunch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Launch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
37.849°N, 75.472°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
