Also called:
Atmospheric Explorer E
Date of launch (range):
Nov. 20, 1975 (ETR)
Launch vehicle:
Delta 2910
Shape:
polyhedron (16-sided)
Weight (kg):
675
Dimensions (m):
0.14, diameter
0.12, height
Power source:
solar cells plus NiCd battery
Prime contractor:
same as for Explorer 54
Date of reentry:
June 10, 1981
Responsible NASA center:
GSFC
Project director:
Grimes
Project scientist:
Spencer
Objectives:
To investigate the chemical processes
and energy transfer mechanisms that control the structure
and behavior of earth's atmosphere and ionosphere through
the region of high solar energy absorption.
Experiments (responsible
organization):
.
backscatter ultraviolet
spectrometer
Results:
Successful; returned data for 5 V2
years.
Reference: MOR S-852-75-05, Nov. 13, 1975.