Pilot
| Status | Retired |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Manufacturer | US Navy |
| Number of orbital launches | 6 |
| First launch | 1958-07-25 |
| Last launch | 1958-08-28 |
Launches:
| Launch date | Launch site | Rocket / Variant | Payload | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-08-28 | China Lake | Pilot | Pilot 6 | failure | |
One first stage motor failed to ignite | |||||
| 1958-08-26 | China Lake | Pilot | Pilot 5 | failure | |
Stage failed to ignite | |||||
| 1958-08-25 | China Lake | Pilot | Pilot 4 | failure | |
Vehicle exploded after 0.75sec. | |||||
| 1958-08-22 | China Lake | Pilot | Pilot 3 | failure | |
Radio contact lost | |||||
| 1958-08-12 | China Lake | Pilot | Pilot 2 | failure | |
Vehicle exploded at ignition. | |||||
| 1958-07-25 | China Lake | Pilot | Pilot 1 | failure | |
Radio contact lost | |||||
Variants:
(This section is under construction)Pilot Base variant
| First launch | 1958-07-25 |
|---|---|
| Mass | 0.9 t |
| Height | 4.4 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 1 kg |
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