Explorer 8
Object Description
| Type: | Explorer 8 |
| Int’l Designation: | 1960-014A |
| Launched: | 03 NOV 1960 @ 05:16 UTC |
| Site: | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station |
| Mission: | Explorer 8 |
Reentry Prediction
| Predicted Reentry Time: | 28 MAR 2012 04:36 UTC ± 4 hours |
| Prediction Epoch: | 27 MAR 2012 14:07:08.138 UTC |
| Prediction Ground Track: |
Legend
Yellow Icon – location of object at predicted reentry time
Orange Line – area of visibility at the predicted reentry time for a ground observer
Blue Line – ground track uncertainty prior to predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
Yellow Line – ground track uncertainty after predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals)
White Line – day/night divider at predicted reentry time (Sun location shown by White Icon)
Pink Icon – vicinity of eyewitness sighting
Note: Possible reentry locations lie anywhere along the blue and yellow ground track.
NOTICE: The materials about Upcoming Reentries are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for specific technical advice or opinions related to your particular facts and circumstances.