Success
FR-1
Earth Science
National Center of Space Research(CNES)Government
Scout X-4
LEOorbit
The FR 1 (France 1) spacecraft was a small spacecraft carrying two experiments. One was designed to observe VLF signals from earth-based transmitters, and the other was an electron density probe measuring electron concentration at the satellite.
Monday, December 6, 1965 at 9:05 PM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#505
CNES Mission
#2
Pad Launch
#16
Location Launch
#196
Designator
1965-101
Launch Window
NET
Dec 6, 1965, 9:05 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Space Launch Complex 5
Space Launch Complex 5 (SLC-5) was a launch pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United States. It was previously part of the Point Arguello Naval Air Station, during which time it was designated Launch Complex D or LC-D. Constructed in 1961, it was used by 69 Scout launch vehicles between 1962 and 1994.
Total Launches
69
Orbital Attempts
69
Fastest Turnaround
11d 17h
Scout X-4 Specs
The Scout family of rockets were were American launch vehicles designed to place small satellites into orbit around the Earth. The Scout multistage rocket was the first orbital launch vehicle to be entirely composed of solid fuel stages.
Length
25 m
Diameter
1.01 m
Launch Mass
17 t
Thrust
513 kN
LEO Capacity
103 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1963
Fastest Turnaround
15d 5h
Total Launches
12
Successful
11
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
8
Maiden flight: Jun 28, 1963
National Center of Space Research
The National Center of Space Research, or CNES, is a French National Agency in charge of France's space program. In partnership with the US and Russia, they have put 10 people in space. CNES works in tandem with the larger ESA to develop the Ariane 5 and work on other probes and satellites. They are working with Germany to develop a cheaper and more efficient reusable rocket, which hopefully will be ready to fly by 2026.
Founded
1961
Administrator
CEO: François Jacq
Total Launches
14
Successful
12
Failed
2
Pending
1
Consecutive Success
3
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Local Launch Time
Dec 6, 1965, 1:05 PM
Total Launches
885
Total Landings
34
Coordinates
34.7513, -120.5202