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Thor Delta B | Beacon Explorer A

The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.

Mission type: Earth Science · Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Rocket: Thor Delta B · Provider: United States Air Force

Launch pad

Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · View on map (opens in new tab)