Explorer 8
American research satellite
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Explorer 8
Summary
Explorer 8 is an Earth observation satellite[1]. It draws 10 Wikipedia views per month (earth_observation_satellite category, ranking #38 of 214).[2]
Key Facts
- Explorer 8's image is recorded as Explorer 8.jpg[3].
- Explorer 8's instance of is recorded as Earth observation satellite[4].
- Explorer 8's COSPAR ID is recorded as 1960-014A[5].
- Explorer 8's Commons category is recorded as Explorer 8[6].
- Explorer 8's space launch vehicle is recorded as Juno II[7].
- Explorer 8's SCN is recorded as 00060[8].
- Explorer 8's UTC date of spacecraft launch is recorded as +1960-11-03T00:00:00Z[9].
- Explorer 8's time of object orbit decay is recorded as +2012-03-28T00:00:00Z[10].
- Explorer 8's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0f4xx1[11].
- Explorer 8's significant event is recorded as rocket launch[12].
- Explorer 8's significant event is recorded as atmospheric entry[13].
- Explorer 8's start point is recorded as Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 26[14].
- Explorer 8's NSSDCA ID is recorded as 1960-014A[15].
Why It Matters
Explorer 8 draws 10 Wikipedia views per month (earth_observation_satellite category, ranking #38 of 214).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16]