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Juno I RS-24

Juno I RS-24 successfully launched Explorer 3 on 26 March 1958. Explorer 3 confirmed the radiation-belt phenomenon indicated by Explorer 1 and returned additional micrometeoroid and temperature data.

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Aliases
Juno I UTExplorer III launch vehicleJuno I flight 3
Name
Juno I RS-24
Slug
juno-i-rs-24
Status
retired

Details

Description
Juno I RS-24 successfully launched Explorer 3 on 26 March 1958. Explorer 3 confirmed the radiation-belt phenomenon indicated by Explorer 1 and returned additional micrometeoroid and temperature data.
Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 12:44:28 PM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 12:44:28 PM

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First Flight Date
1958-03-26
Last Flight Date
1958-03-26
Serial Number
RS-24
Vehicle Code
Explorer 3
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