Explorer 26 Energetic-Particles Radiation-Belt Research Spacecraft Family
Explorer 26 was a NASA Energetic Particles Explorer launched December 21, 1964. Its particle and magnetic-field experiments studied the injection, trapping, and behavior of natural and artificial radiation belts, continuing measurements of the Van Allen belts and the artificial belt produced by the Starfish nuclear explosion.
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- Aliases
- Explorer 26Explorer XXVI1964 86BEnergetic Particles Explorer 26Explorer 26 spacecraft
- Family Name
- Explorer 26
- Full Name
- Explorer 26 Energetic-Particles Radiation-Belt Research Spacecraft Family
- Roles
- orbiterobservatoryresearch
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
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- Description
- Explorer 26 was a NASA Energetic Particles Explorer launched December 21, 1964. Its particle and magnetic-field experiments studied the injection, trapping, and behavior of natural and artificial radiation belts, continuing measurements of the Van Allen belts and the artificial belt produced by the Starfish nuclear explosion.
- First Flight Year
- 1,964
- Last Flight Year
- 1,967
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 07:33:35 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 07:33:35 UTC