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Juno II | Explorer 11
Juno II | Explorer 11 launched on Thu, Apr 27, 1961, 02:16 PM UTC — a Army Ballistic Missile Agency mission.
Launch SuccessfulArmy Ballistic Missile Agency
Lifted offNET Apr 1961
NET Thu, Apr 27, 1961, 02:16 PM UTC
Mission profile
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Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Juno II to low Earth orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Juno II ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
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What time does Juno II | Explorer 11 launch?
Juno II | Explorer 11 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Apr 27, 1961, 02:16 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Juno II | Explorer 11?
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Who is launching Juno II | Explorer 11?
Juno II | Explorer 11 is an Army Ballistic Missile Agency mission flying on a Juno II.
Where does Juno II | Explorer 11 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 26B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.