Explorer 13, (also called S-55A), was a NASA satellite launched as part of the Explorer program on 25 August 1961, at 18:29:44 GMT, from Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), Virginia. The objectives of the flight were to test vehicle performance and guidance and to investigate the nature and effects of micrometeoroids on the spacecraft systems. The scientific instrumentation consisted of cadmium sulfide-cell, wire-grid, piezoelectric, pressurized-cell, and foil-type micrometeoroid detectors. Explorer 13 was injected into a geocentric orbit of moderate eccentricity using a Scout X-1 launch vehicle. The orbit was lower than planned, and the spacecraft reentered in the atmosphere on 28 August 1961, after only slightly more than 2 days in orbit. No penetrations were recorded by this satellite during experiment operations. This aided in determination of useful flux limits for subsequent experiment design.
To Fly:
First launch the Scout and do it at an angle near 90*
After stage seperation, wait 2-3 seconds while positioning the craft to 0*. Ignite Castor from staging.
The rest is up to you.
GENERAL INFO
- Predecessor: Explorer 9 with Scout
- Created On: iOS
- Game Version: 1.3.205.0
- Price: $3,365k
- Number of Parts: 126
- Dimensions: 25 m x 10 m x 14 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 4.9km/s
- Total Thrust: 1.5MN
- Engines: 4
- Wet Mass: 70,225kg
- Dry Mass: 60,584kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1.7km/s | 422kN | 32s | 11,826kg |
| 3 | 1 | 1.4km/s | 160kN | 26s | 4,101kg |
| 6 | 1 | 1.5km/s | 782kN | 2s | 1,684kg |
| 8 | 1 | 396m/s | 112kN | 1s | 403kg |
