Elektron

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Elektron

Program: Elektron. Objective: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Overview: Simultaneous study of the Earth's inner and outer radiation belts, cosmic rays and upper atmosphere by two spacecraft in different orbits. Major Events: .

30 January 1964 Elektron 1 Spacecraft: Elektron-A. Mass: 329 kg. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92. More details
Studied inner Van Allen belt. Electron I and II launched by a single carrier rocket. Electron I: simultaneous study of the Earth's inner and outer radiation belts, cosmic rays and upper atmosphere. Electron II: simultaneous study of the Earth's inner and outer radiation belts, cosmic rays and outer space.
30 January 1964 Elektron 2 Spacecraft: Elektron-B. Mass: 444 kg. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92. More details
Studied outer Van Allen belt. Electron I and II launched by a single carrier rocket. Electron I: simultaneous study of the Earth's inner and outer radiation belts, cosmic rays and upper atmosphere. Electron II: simultaneous study of the Earth's inner and outer radiation belts, cosmic rays and outer space.
11 July 1964 Elektron 3 Spacecraft: Elektron-A. Mass: 350 kg. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92. More details
Studied inner Van Allen belt. Electron 3 and 4 launched by a single carrier rocket. Simultaneous study of the inner and outer radiation belts of the earth, cosmic rays and the upper atmosphere.
11 July 1964 Elektron 4 Spacecraft: Elektron-B. Mass: 444 kg. Launch Site: Baikonur . Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8A92. More details
Studied outer Van Allen belt. Electron 3 and 4 launched by a single carrier rocket. Simultaneous study of the inner and outer radiation belts of the earth, cosmic rays and the upper atmosphere.

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