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Juno II | Explorer 8
Juno II | Explorer 8 launched on Thu, Nov 3, 1960, 05:23 AM UTC — a National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission.
Launch SuccessfulNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lifted offNET Nov 1960
NET Thu, Nov 3, 1960, 05:23 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Juno IIVehicle
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationProvider
Launch Complex 26BPad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Medium Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Juno II to Medium 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 / 14:30
SimulatedRepresentative Juno II ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Explorer 8
A research satellite intended to study a number of space phenomenon.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Juno II | Explorer 8 launch?
Juno II | Explorer 8 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Nov 3, 1960, 05:23 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Juno II | Explorer 8?
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Who is launching Juno II | Explorer 8?
Juno II | Explorer 8 is an National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission flying on a Juno II.
Where does Juno II | Explorer 8 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 26B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.