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Explorer 10

Thor-DeltaUnited States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 17A
Saturday, March 25, 1961 · 03:17 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Thor-Delta

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches1078
Successes972

Provider

United States Air Force

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Mission Brief

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

PayloadExplorer 10
OrbitUnknown
CustomerUnited States Air Force
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WeatherNo formal weather concerns published, N/A

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

LAUNCH SITE
28.447°N, 80.565°W

Weather

Condition
No formal weather concerns published
Temperature
N/A
Wind
N/A
GO Probability
0%

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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