Scout X-3 | Transit-5A 3

United States Air Force flew Scout X-3 | Transit-5A 3 on a Scout X-3 out of Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, placing its payload in PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Navigation
Rocket
Scout X-3
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO

Mission timeline

  1. 1963-06-16T01:49:52.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Scout X-3 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Scout X-3 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 PO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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