LAUNCH MISSION

USAF Thor Delta A Explorer 15

Name: USAF Thor Delta A Explorer 15
Start: 1962-10-27T23:15:01.000Z
Location: Space Launch Complex 17B

Status

Success

DATE

27 OCT 1962

LAUNCH PROVIDER

United States Air Force

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 17B

Description

Explorer 15 was instrumented to study the artificial radiation belt produced by the Starfish high-altitude nuclear burst of July 1962. The backup payload for Explorer 14 was modified and used for Explorer 15.

Thor Delta A

Rocket Description

American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.

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