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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.

Explorer 45 (SSS-A)
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Explorer XLVExplorer 45Small Scientific Satellite AS-Cubed ASSS-A1971-094A
Name
Explorer 45 (SSS-A)
Status
completed

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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
Highly elliptical, near-equatorial Earth orbit at approximately 350 km perigee and 7.3 Earth radii apogee (3.5° inclination; 8.6-hour period; initial orbit)
Programs
Start Date
1971-11-15
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Official Url
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/presrep1971.pdf

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 21:00:31 UTC
Updated Time
August 22, 2026 at 13:57:15 UTC
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