Explorer 46 was launched into Earth orbit in August 1972 to evaluate the effectiveness of using double-wall structures to protect against meteoroids. The data from the Meteoroid Bumper Experiment on Explorer 46 is reexamined and it is concluded that most of the impacts originated from an Earth orbiting population. The probable source of this orbiting population is solid rocket motors fired in Earth orbit.


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    Title :

    Impacts on Explorer 46 from an Earth orbiting population


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    Publication date :

    1985-03-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    No indication


    Language :

    English