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Explorer 26 (Energetic Particles Explorer D)

Explorer 26 (Energetic Particles Explorer D) on AeroVia

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Aliases
Explorer XXVIExplorer 26Energetic Particles Explorer DEPE-DEPE DS-3C1964-086A
Name
Explorer 26 (Energetic Particles Explorer D)
Status
completed

Details

Astronauts
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Destination
Highly elliptical geocentric Earth orbit at approximately 309 km perigee and 26,200 km apogee (20° inclination; 7.6-hour period)
End Date
1967-05-26
Programs
Start Date
1964-12-21
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 20:11:33 UTC
Updated Time
August 21, 2026 at 11:06:22 UTC

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