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Explorer 62 (Dynamics Explorer 1)

Explorer 62 (Dynamics Explorer 1) was the high-altitude member of a paired mission studying auroral particles, plasma, and magnetospheric dynamics from an elliptical polar orbit.

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Explorer LXIIExplorer 62Dynamics Explorer 1DE-1DE-A
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Explorer 62 (Dynamics Explorer 1)
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Explorer 62 (Dynamics Explorer 1) was the high-altitude member of a paired mission studying auroral particles, plasma, and magnetospheric dynamics from an elliptical polar orbit.
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Start Date
1981-08-03
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August 14, 2026 at 21:46:57 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 21:46:57 UTC

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