Scout B | San Marco 2

Operated by National Research Council, the Earth Science mission Scout B | San Marco 2 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Research Council
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Scout B
Launch site
Broglio Space Center, Kenya
Launch pad
San Marco platform
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Scout B | San Marco 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-04-26T10:06:24.000Z
    Liftoff
    Scout B lifts off from Broglio Space Center, Kenya.
  2. Max-Q
    Scout B 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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