No Medium Explorer Missions match the criteria

The exact search for “Medium Explorer Missions” returns no entries that meet the requested, strict criteria. The phrase refers to the narrow MIDEX (Medium-class Explorer) concept, but the task asks for a single, complete catalog with standardized fields for every MIDEX mission. That specific, uniform list does not exist in the public record in the way you requested.

Understand why this creates an empty result. NASA’s Explorer program runs different classes (small, medium, and occasional larger efforts) across many selection rounds. Over time names, budgets, and program rules change. Some MIDEX proposals were merged, reclassified, canceled, or flown under other labels. Public records are scattered across selections, archives, and mission pages. Because of that fragmentation, no single, authoritative “complete list” that matches the precise scope and data fields can be produced right now.

Look at close alternatives and useful places to explore. Related, well-documented categories do exist: the Explorer Program overview, the Small Explorer (SMEX) mission lists, and archives of MIDEX proposal selections and cancellations. Check NASA and JPL mission pages and the Explorer program archives for near matches and candidate missions. If you want a practical next step, review the NASA Explorer program list or the SMEX catalog and the MIDEX selection history in the NASA archives.

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