Explorer 54 Atmosphere Explorer-D Upper-Atmosphere Research Spacecraft Family
Explorer 54, also known as Atmosphere Explorer-D or AE-D, was a NASA upper-atmosphere research satellite launched on October 6, 1975. Its maneuverable platform and instruments investigated energy transfer, atomic and molecular processes, chemical reactions, composition, density, and temperature in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere; operations ended January 29, 1976 and re-entry followed March 12, 1976.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Explorer 54Explorer LIVAE-DAtmosphere Explorer-DAtmosphere Explorer D1975 096AExplorer 54 spacecraft
- Family Name
- Explorer 54
- Full Name
- Explorer 54 Atmosphere Explorer-D Upper-Atmosphere Research Spacecraft Family
- Roles
- orbiterobservatoryresearch
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- Explorer 54, also known as Atmosphere Explorer-D or AE-D, was a NASA upper-atmosphere research satellite launched on October 6, 1975. Its maneuverable platform and instruments investigated energy transfer, atomic and molecular processes, chemical reactions, composition, density, and temperature in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere; operations ended January 29, 1976 and re-entry followed March 12, 1976.
- First Flight Year
- 1,975
- Last Flight Year
- 1,976
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 08:07:31 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 08:07:31 UTC