Juno I RS-29
Juno I RS-29 launched Explorer 1 from Cape Canaveral on 31 January 1958 local time, placing the first United States satellite into orbit. Data from Explorer 1 led to the discovery of Earth's Van Allen radiation belts.
Identity
- Aliases
- Juno I UEExplorer I launch vehicleJuno I flight 1
- Name
- Juno I RS-29
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Juno I RS-29 launched Explorer 1 from Cape Canaveral on 31 January 1958 local time, placing the first United States satellite into orbit. Data from Explorer 1 led to the discovery of Earth's Van Allen radiation belts.
- First Flight Date
- 1958-01-31
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:44:18 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:44:18 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1958-01-31
- Search Name
- Juno I RS-29 Juno I UE Explorer I launch vehicle Juno I flight 1
- Serial Number
- RS-29
- Vehicle Code
- Explorer 1