Launch Overview
Vehicle
Scout X-4
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Site / Pad
VS / PALC-D
Outcome
Success
Flight
S123R
COSPAR Designator
1964-064
Mission
Beacon Explorer B (Earth Science)
The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Scout X-4
Provider
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Agency launches
57 (8 YTD)
Site launches
149 (32 YTD)
Pad launches
14 (4 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-064 | Algol 2A S123RR | LARCN | ||
| 1964-064 | Castor | LARCN | ||
| 1964-064 | X-259A3 | LARCN | ||
| 1964-064 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1964-064 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1964-064A | Beacon Explorer B | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1964-064B | Altair 2 X-258C2 RH-72 | LARCN | US | Track |
| 1964-064C | Explorer XXII despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1964-064D | Explorer XXII despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |