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Explorer 63 (Dynamics Explorer 2)

Explorer 63 (Dynamics Explorer 2) was the low-altitude member of a paired mission studying the thermosphere, ionosphere, and auroral coupling in a polar orbit.

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Explorer LXIIIExplorer 63Dynamics Explorer 2DE-2DE-B
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Explorer 63 (Dynamics Explorer 2)
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Explorer 63 (Dynamics Explorer 2) was the low-altitude member of a paired mission studying the thermosphere, ionosphere, and auroral coupling in a polar orbit.
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Start Date
1981-08-03
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August 14, 2026 at 21:48:06 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 21:48:06 UTC

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