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GEOS A

Thor Delta E launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on November 6, 1965, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 6, 1965 · 18:38 UTCLaunch 1965-089Launch no. 495 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 6, 1965, 18:38
Launch designation
1965-089
Mission
GEOS A
Flight name
Explorer 29
Vehicle flight ID
457/D034

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
2,330 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.176 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Explorer 291965-089ANORAD 1726NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterGeodesy176 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.