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Explorer 55 (AE-E)

Explorer 55 (Atmosphere Explorer-E) was a dedicated upper-atmosphere mission that measured the composition, temperature, and dynamics of Earth’s thermosphere and ionosphere.

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Explorer LVExplorer 55Atmosphere Explorer EAE-E
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Explorer 55 (AE-E)
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Explorer 55 (Atmosphere Explorer-E) was a dedicated upper-atmosphere mission that measured the composition, temperature, and dynamics of Earth’s thermosphere and ionosphere.
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Earth orbit
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Start Date
1975-11-20
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August 14, 2026 at 21:32:09 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 21:32:09 UTC

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