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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.

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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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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.
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Earth orbit
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Start Date
1968-07-04
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August 14, 2026 at 20:44:56 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 20:44:56 UTC

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