Explorer 12
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explorer-12-314-16685318
title:
Explorer 12
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Explorer 12, also called EPE-A or Energetic Particles Explorer-A and as S3), was a NASA satellite built to measure the solar wind, cosmic rays, and the Earth's magnetic field. It was the first of the S-3 series of spacecraft, which also included Explorer 12, 14, 15, and 26. It was launched on 16 August 1961, aboard a Thor-Delta launch vehicle. It ceased transmitting on 6 December 1961 due to power failure.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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NASA satellite of the Explorer program
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explorer_12
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2023-01-22T14:29:56Z
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