MISSION NAME
Beacon Explorer A
Status
Failure
DATE
19 MAR 1964
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Description
The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.
Thor Delta B
Rocket Description
American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.