Scout B | ESRO 2B

Operated by European Space Research Organisation, the Astrophysics mission Scout B | ESRO 2B delivered its payload into PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
European Space Research Organisation
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Scout B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Scout B | ESRO 2B cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-05-17T02:06:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Scout B 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 PO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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