MISSION NAME
Explorer 15 15
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.