Thor Delta B | Beacon Explorer A

The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: March 19, 1964 at 11:13 AM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: Thor Delta B
  • Operator: United States Air Force
  • Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
  • Mission type: Earth Science