Explorer 46 Mission

Launch Status

Success

Date & Time

13 Aug 1972, 3:10pm

Location

Wallops Island Launch Site

Wallops Island

Pad

Launch Area 3A

Launch Service Provider

NASA logo

NASA

Vehicle

Scout D-1

Mission

Explorer 46

Mission Type

Astrophysics

Destination

Low Earth Orbit

Satellite dedicated to meteroid research

Updated: Jan 3, 7:55pm UTC

🔔 Set up an email alert for upcoming launches

🎯 Never miss a launch
📆 Stay up to date

Get a weekly email containing all launches scheduled for the coming week.