Explorer 45 (SSS-A)
Explorer 45 (SSS-A or S-Cubed A) was a dedicated small scientific satellite mission investigating inner-magnetosphere dynamics, auroral phenomena, magnetic storms, and charged-particle populations.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Explorer XLVExplorer 45Small Scientific Satellite AS-Cubed ASSS-A1971-094A
- Name
- Explorer 45 (SSS-A)
- Status
- completed
Details
- Astronauts
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- Description
- Explorer 45 (SSS-A or S-Cubed A) was a dedicated small scientific satellite mission investigating inner-magnetosphere dynamics, auroral phenomena, magnetic storms, and charged-particle populations.
- Destination
- Earth orbit
- Programs
- Start Date
- 1971-11-15
- Vehicle Families
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 21:00:31 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 21:00:31 UTC
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- Space Stations
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