Explorer 43 (IMP-I)

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

16:15:00

Saturday March 13, 1971

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Mission Details

Explorer 43 (IMP-I)

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IMP-I continued the study, begun by earlier IMPs, of the interplanetary and outer magnetospheric regions by measuring energetic particles, plasma, and electric and magnetic fields. A radio astronomy experiment was also included in the spacecraft payload.

Highly Elliptical Orbit

1 Payload

Rocket

Retired
Delta M6

Active in 1971


Payload to Orbit

LEO: 1,293 kg

GTO: 454 kg

Stages

3

Strap-ons

6

Launch Site

SLC-17A

Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA

Fastest Turnaround

11 days 12 hours

Stats

Delta M


13th

Mission

2nd

Mission of 1971

1971


22nd

Orbital launch attempt