Explorer 27 Beacon Explorer-C Geodetic and Ionospheric Research Spacecraft Family
Explorer 27, also known as Beacon Explorer-C, was a NASA geodetic and ionosphere satellite launched April 29, 1965. Magnetically stabilized laser retroreflectors, a TRANET Doppler beacon, and ionospheric experiments supported precise orbital tracking, gravity-field and Earth-motion studies, and continued charged-particle research.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Explorer 27Explorer XXVIIBeacon Explorer C1965 27AExplorer 27 spacecraft
- Family Name
- Explorer 27
- Full Name
- Explorer 27 Beacon Explorer-C Geodetic and Ionospheric Research Spacecraft Family
- Roles
- orbiterobservatoryresearchtechnology_demonstrator
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- Explorer 27, also known as Beacon Explorer-C, was a NASA geodetic and ionosphere satellite launched April 29, 1965. Magnetically stabilized laser retroreflectors, a TRANET Doppler beacon, and ionospheric experiments supported precise orbital tracking, gravity-field and Earth-motion studies, and continued charged-particle research.
- First Flight Year
- 1,965
- Last Flight Year
- 1,982
- Operator
Links
- Official Url
- https://cddis.nasa.gov/926/egm96/bec.html
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 07:35:27 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 09:33:59 UTC