Scout B-1 | Ariel 5

A Scout B-1 rocket launched Scout B-1 | Ariel 5 from Broglio Space Center, Kenya, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Science and Engineering Research Council
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Scout B-1
Launch site
Broglio Space Center, Kenya
Launch pad
San Marco platform
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Scout B-1 | Ariel 5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1974-10-15T07:47:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Scout B-1 lifts off from Broglio Space Center, Kenya.
  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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