What rocket is launching SSS 1?

SSS 1 is launching on the Scout B.

Who is launching SSS 1?

SSS 1 is being launched by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a government launch provider founded in 1958.

Where is SSS 1 launching from?

SSS 1 is launching from San Marco platform at Broglio Space Center, Kenya.

What orbit is SSS 1 heading to?

SSS 1 is heading to Elliptical Orbit (Elliptical).

Is the Scout B reusable?

No — the Scout B is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Scout B flown?

The Scout B has launched 23 times to date, with 21 successful flights.

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SSS 1

Name: SSS 1 — Scout B
Start: 1971-11-15T05:52:00Z
End: 1971-11-15T05:52:00Z
Location: San Marco platform

Earth Science

Success

National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)Government

Scout BEllipticalorbit

Overview

Small magnetospheric research satellite.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#1,279

NASA Mission

#113

Pad Launch

Location Launch

Designator

1971-096

Launch Window

NET

Nov 15, 1971, 5:52 AM

Schedule Changes

1 update

San Marco platform

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

4mo 12d

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Broglio Space Center, Kenya

The Luigi Broglio Space Center (BSC) located near Malindi, Kenya, is an Italian Space Agency (ASI) Spaceport. It served as a spaceport for the launch of both Italian and international satellites, but is currently only used for satellite communications.

Timezone

Africa/Nairobi

Local Launch Time

Nov 15, 1971, 8:52 AM

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

-2.9383, 40.2125

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Frequently asked questions

Scout B 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

Capacity

143 kg

Launch Cost

$9M

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1965

Fastest Turnaround

13d 19h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Aug 10, 1965

Wikipedia

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Founded

1958

Administrator

Administrator: Jared Isaacman

Total Launches

142

Successful

122

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

San Marco platform

Broglio Space Center, Kenya

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching SSS 1?

Who is launching SSS 1?

Where is SSS 1 launching from?

What orbit is SSS 1 heading to?

Is the Scout B reusable?

How many times has the Scout B flown?

What is the SSS 1 mission?