Explorer 48 launched by a Scout rocket 

11/15/1972 from San Marco, Kenya

 Launched by a US/Italian team from San Marco Equatorial Range Formosa Bay, Kenya. Its mission was to investigate & study Gamma Ray Astronomy. The cover was cancelled at the nearest P.O. in Malindi, Kenya. This cover has an interesting enclosure. (NOTICE the mascot on the lower left side of the cover)