Scout X-1
| Status | Retired |
|---|---|
| Rocket family | Scout |
| Country | United States |
| Manufacturer | Ling-Temco-Vought |
| Number of orbital launches | 4 |
| First launch | 1960-12-04 |
| Last launch | 1961-08-25 |
Launches:
| Launch date | Launch site | Rocket / Variant | Payload | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-08-25 | Wallops Island | Scout X-1 | Explorer 13 (S 55a) | pfailure | |
| 1961-06-30 | Wallops Island | Scout X-1 | Explorer (13) (S 55) | failure | |
Third stage did not ignite, and the vehicle was destroyed. | |||||
| 1961-02-16 | Wallops Island | Scout X-1 | Explorer 9 (S-56a) | success | |
| 1960-12-04 | Wallops Island | Scout X-1 | Explorer S 56 | failure | |
Second stage malfunction. | |||||
Variants:
(This section is under construction)Scout X-1 Base variant
| First launch | 1960-12-04 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 4 |
| Mass | 16.24 t |
| Height | 25 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 59 kg to 185 km |
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