Explorer 8
Explorer 8 (1960-014A) is a U.S. research satellite launched on November 3, 1960. It confirmed the existence of a helium layer in the upper atmosphere.[1] Explorer 8 is still in Low Earth orbit. While no longer functional, in 2006 it unexpectedly received the world's attention as an example of the space junk that has been deployed with the lack of responsibility.[2]
References
- ^ "Explorers: Searching the Universe Forty Years Later". NASA Fact Sheets. Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
- ^ "Global warming prolongs life of space debris". Sustainable Development International. 2006-12-13. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
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