Scout A | Transit-O 9

Operated by United States Air Force, the Navigation mission Scout A | Transit-O 9 delivered its payload into PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Navigation
Rocket
Scout A
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO

Mission timeline

  1. 1966-05-19T02:27:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Scout A lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Scout A passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in PO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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