Injun 2
Injun-2 [UoI]
Injun 2 was a failed ionospheric research satellite. It contained following experiments:
- Trapped and Auroral Particles
- Auroral and Airglow Photos
- Magnetometers
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Research, ionosphere |
| Operator: | University of Iowa |
| Contractors: | University of Iowa |
| Equipment: | See above |
| Configuration: | |
| Propulsion: | None |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 99 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injun 2 | 24.01.1962 | CC LC-17B | F | Thor-DM21 Able-Star | with Grab (3a) (Solrad 4A), LOFTI 2A, SECOR (1), Surcal 1 |
References:
- NSSDC Master Catalog: Injun 2
Further Injun missions:
