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 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.
GENERAL INFO
- Created On: iOS
- Game Version: 1.3.205.0
- Price: $3,412k
- Number of Parts: 96
- Dimensions: 29 m x 5 m x 5 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 7.5km/s
- Total Thrust: 764kN
- Engines: 5
- Wet Mass: 41,686kg
- Dry Mass: 4,846kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4.8km/s | 630kN | 2.4m | 41,686kg |
| 2 | 1 | 2.0km/s | 22kN | 2.0m | 1,904kg |
| 4 | 1 | 655m/s | 112kN | 1s | 246kg |
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