Scout B-1 | Ariel 4

Operated by Science and Engineering Research Council, the Earth Science mission Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Science and Engineering Research Council
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Scout B-1
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Scout B-1 | Ariel 4 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1971-12-11T20:47:01.000Z
    Liftoff
    Scout B-1 lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Scout B-1 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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