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Explorer 38 (RAE-A)

Explorer 38 (RAE-A or RAE-1) was a dedicated Radio Astronomy Explorer mission monitoring low-frequency cosmic, solar, Jovian, and terrestrial radio noise with deployable antennas and receivers.

Explorer 38 (RAE-A)
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Explorer XXXVIIIExplorer 38Radio Astronomy Explorer ARAE-ARAE-11968-041A
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Explorer 38 (RAE-A)
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Description
Explorer 38 (RAE-A or RAE-1) was a dedicated Radio Astronomy Explorer mission monitoring low-frequency cosmic, solar, Jovian, and terrestrial radio noise with deployable antennas and receivers.
Destination
Near-circular, retrograde medium Earth orbit at approximately 5,860 km altitude (120.6° inclination; 224-minute period)
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Start Date
1968-07-04
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Official Url
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19690019078/downloads/19690019078.pdf

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 20:44:56 UTC
Updated Time
August 22, 2026 at 14:05:52 UTC
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