Scout B | ESRO 1A (Aurorae)

Operated by European Space Research Organisation, the Earth Science mission Scout B | ESRO 1A (Aurorae) delivered its payload into Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
European Space Research Organisation
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Scout B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Scout B | ESRO 1A (Aurorae) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-10-03T20:49:39.000Z
    Liftoff
    Scout B clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Scout B pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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