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Explorer 2

Juno-IArmy Ballistic Missile AgencyLaunch Complex 26A
Wednesday, March 5, 1958 · 06:27 PM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

Small satellite similar to Explorer 1. It failed to reach orbit due to a fourth stage failure.

PayloadExplorer 2
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerArmy Ballistic Missile Agency
StagesUnknown
PadLaunch Complex 26A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 26A

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.443°N
Longitude
80.571°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

06:27 PM UTC - 06:27 PM UTC

Vehicle

HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches12
Successes5

Provider

Army Ballistic Missile Agency

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.