Launch Overview
Vehicle
Scout X-4
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Site / Pad
WI / LA3A
Outcome
Success
Flight
S136R
COSPAR Designator
1965-032
Mission
Beacon Explorer C (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
64 (3 YTD)
Site launches
27 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
2 (1 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-032 | Algol 2A S136R | LARCN | ||
| 1965-032 | Castor | LARCN | ||
| 1965-032 | X-259A3 | LARCN | ||
| 1965-032 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1965-032 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1965-032A | Beacon Explorer C | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1965-032B | Altair 2 X-258C3 RH-81 | LARCN | US | Track |
| 1965-032C | Explorer 27 despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |
| 1965-032D | Explorer 27 despin weight | GSFC | US | Track |