Launch Overview
Vehicle
Scout X-4
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Site / Pad
WI / LA3A
Outcome
Success
Flight
S138R
COSPAR Designator
1965-093
Mission
Solrad 8 (Astrophysics)
The NRL Solrad 8 satellite was one of the Solrad series that began in 1960 to provide continuous coverage of solar radiation with a set of standard photometers.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Scout X-4
Provider
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Agency launches
72 (11 YTD)
Site launches
30 (4 YTD)
Pad launches
4 (3 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-093 | Algol 2A S138R | LARCN | ||
| 1965-093 | Castor | LARCN | ||
| 1965-093 | X-259A3 | LARCN | ||
| 1965-093 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1965-093 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1965-093A | Solar Explorer A | NRL | US | Track |
| 1965-093B | Altair 2 X-258E6 RH-125 | LARCN | US | Track |
| 1965-093C | SR 8 expt. cover | GSFC/NRL | US | Track |
| 1965-093D | SR 8 expt. cover | GSFC | US | Track |