Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout Jr. O-2

United States Air Force flew Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout Jr. O-2 on a Blue Scout Jr out of Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, placing its payload in Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Blue Scout Jr
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex A
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout Jr. O-2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1961-12-04T04:00:16.000Z
    Liftoff
    Blue Scout Jr roars off the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, 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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