Scout B | SSS 1

Scout B | SSS 1 lifted off aboard a Scout B from Broglio Space Center, Kenya, carrying its payload to Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Scout B
Launch site
Broglio Space Center, Kenya
Launch pad
San Marco platform
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Scout B | SSS 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1971-11-15T05:52:00.000Z
    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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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