Scout D-1 | Explorer 46

Scout D-1 | Explorer 46 rode a Scout D-1 into space from Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Scout D-1
Launch site
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Launch pad
Launch Area 3A
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Scout D-1 | Explorer 46 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1972-08-13T15:10:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Scout D-1 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Scout D-1 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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