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:

  • 1964 January 30 - Elektron 1.  Spacecraft: Elektron-A. Mass: 329 kg (725 lb). Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8K72K.

    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.

  • 1964 January 30 - Elektron 2.  Spacecraft: Elektron-B. Mass: 444 kg (978 lb). Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8K72K.

    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.

  • 1964 July 10 - Elektron 3.  Spacecraft: Elektron-A. Mass: 350 kg (770 lb). Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8K72K.

    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.

  • 1964 July 10 - Elektron 4.  Spacecraft: Elektron-B. Mass: 444 kg (978 lb). Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8K72K.

    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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