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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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Juno I UTExplorer III launch vehicleJuno I flight 3
Name
Juno I RS-24
Status
retired

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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.
First Flight Date
1958-03-26
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 12:44:28 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 12:44:28 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1958-03-26
Search Name
Juno I RS-24 Juno I UT Explorer III launch vehicle Juno I flight 3
Serial Number
RS-24
Vehicle Code
Explorer 3