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Juno II AM-19D

Juno II AM-19D successfully launched Explorer 8 on 3 November 1960. The ionospheric-research satellite confirmed a layer of helium in Earth's upper atmosphere.

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Juno II Explorer 8 launch vehicleJuno II flight 7
Name
Juno II AM-19D
Slug
juno-ii-am-19d
Status
retired

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Description
Juno II AM-19D successfully launched Explorer 8 on 3 November 1960. The ionospheric-research satellite confirmed a layer of helium in Earth's upper atmosphere.
Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 12:49:18 PM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 12:49:18 PM

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First Flight Date
1960-11-03
Last Flight Date
1960-11-03
Serial Number
AM-19D
Vehicle Code
S-30