Blue Scout Jr
SuccessBlue Scout D-1 · United States Air Force
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Sep 21, 1960, 13:01 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Sep 21, 1960, 13:01 UTC – Wednesday, Sep 21, 1960, 13:01 UTC
Provider
United States Air Force
Rocket
Launch pad
Launch Complex 18A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Blue Scout D-1
Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Suborbital (Sub)
The flight planned to make radiation and magnetic field measurements at 26700km from Earth. While the rocket achieved this altitude the telemetry system failed so no data was received.
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