Explorer 30 (Solrad 8) [NRL]
Solrad 6, 7A, 7B similar
Explorer 30 (Solrad 8) [NRL] |
These Solrad satellites were the continuation of the original Solrad/Grab
series. They carried a scientific radiation experiment, while the ELINT mission of the
original series was eliminated and moved to the dedicated Poppy-ELINT-satellites. They used an enlarged version of the original structure.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Research / ELINT |
| Operator: | Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) / US Navy |
| Contractors: | Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | |
| Propulsion: | None |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | ? |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launcher | Remarks: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solrad 6 | 15.06.1963 | Va 75-1-1 | Thor-DM21 Agena-D | with LOFTI 2B, Surcal 3, Radose 1, Poppy 2 | |
| Solrad 7A | 11.01.1964 | Va 75-3-5 | Thor-SLV2A Agena-D | with SECOR 1, GGSE 1, Poppy 3 | |
| Solrad 7B | 09.03.1965 | Va 75-1-2 | Thor-DM21 Agena-D | with SECOR 3, Dodecapole 1, Poppy 4, GGSE 2, GGSE 3, Surcal 4, Oscar 3 |
| Further Solrad missions: |
Last update: 27.09.2009
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