Explorer 57 (DAD-B)
Explorer 57 (DAD-B) was one of two Dual Air Density Explorers intended to measure upper-atmosphere density; the December 1975 launch failed before either spacecraft reached orbit.
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- Explorer LVIIExplorer 57Dual Air Density Explorer BDAD-B
- Name
- Explorer 57 (DAD-B)
- Status
- failed
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- Description
- Explorer 57 (DAD-B) was one of two Dual Air Density Explorers intended to measure upper-atmosphere density; the December 1975 launch failed before either spacecraft reached orbit.
- Destination
- Earth orbit
- Programs
- Start Date
- 1975-12-06
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 21:36:34 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 21:36:34 UTC
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