Scout G-1 | San Marco 5

National Aeronautics and Space Administration flew Scout G-1 | San Marco 5 on a Scout G-1 out of Broglio Space Center, Kenya, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Scout G-1
Launch site
Broglio Space Center, Kenya
Launch pad
San Marco platform
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1988-03-25T19:50:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Scout G-1 lifts off from Broglio Space Center, Kenya.
  2. Max-Q
    Scout G-1 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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