LAUNCH MISSION

USAF Thor Delta B Beacon Explorer A

Name: USAF Thor Delta B Beacon Explorer A
Start: 1964-03-19T11:13:41.000Z
Location: Space Launch Complex 17A

Status

Failure

19 MAR 1964

United States Air Force

Space Launch Complex 17A

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

Thor Delta B

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