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Explorer 61 (Magsat)

Explorer 61 (Magsat) was a dedicated geomagnetic mission that mapped Earth’s magnetic field with scalar and vector magnetometers from low Earth orbit.

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Explorer LXIExplorer 61Magnetic Field SatelliteMagsatApplications Explorer Mission-CAEM-C
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Explorer 61 (Magsat)
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Explorer 61 (Magsat) was a dedicated geomagnetic mission that mapped Earth’s magnetic field with scalar and vector magnetometers from low Earth orbit.
Destination
Earth orbit
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Start Date
1979-10-30
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August 14, 2026 at 21:44:02 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 21:44:02 UTC

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