Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout D-1

A Blue Scout Jr rocket launched Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout D-1 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Blue Scout Jr
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 18A
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout D-1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1960-09-21T13:01:53.000Z
    Liftoff
    Blue Scout Jr roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Sub.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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