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Explorer 53 (SAS-3)

Explorer 53 (SAS-3) was a dedicated X-ray astronomy mission that surveyed celestial X-ray sources and investigated transient high-energy events.

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Explorer LIIIExplorer 53Small Astronomy Satellite CSAS-CSAS-3
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Explorer 53 (SAS-3)
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Explorer 53 (SAS-3) was a dedicated X-ray astronomy mission that surveyed celestial X-ray sources and investigated transient high-energy events.
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Earth orbit
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Start Date
1975-05-07
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August 14, 2026 at 21:26:52 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 21:26:52 UTC

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