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Delta 1604 582/D097

Delta 1604 article 582/D097 successfully launched Explorer 50, also called IMP-J, into a highly elliptical magnetospheric orbit on 26 October 1973, completing the two-flight 1604 configuration.

Identity

Aliases
Delta 97Explorer 50 launch vehicleIMP-J launch vehicleThor 582 / Delta 97
Name
Delta 1604 582/D097
Slug
delta-1604-582-d097
Status
retired

Details

Description
Delta 1604 article 582/D097 successfully launched Explorer 50, also called IMP-J, into a highly elliptical magnetospheric orbit on 26 October 1973, completing the two-flight 1604 configuration.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:28:52 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:28:52 UTC

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First Flight Date
1973-10-26
Last Flight Date
1973-10-26
Serial Number
582/D097
Vehicle Code
D097