Launch Overview
Vehicle
Scout B
Agency
European Space Research Organisation
Site / Pad
VS / SLC5
Outcome
Success
Flight
S167C
COSPAR Designator
1968-084
Mission
ESRO 1A (Aurorae) (Earth Science)
ESRO-1A / Aurorae (European Space Research Organisation) was a 80 kg, cylindrically shaped, solar-cell-powered spacecraft instrumented with seven scientific experiments chosen to measure a comprehensive range of auroral effects.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Scout B
Provider
European Space Research Organisation
Agency launches
3 (2 YTD)
Site launches
310 (25 YTD)
Pad launches
35 (4 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-084 | Algol 2B S167C | LARCN | ||
| 1968-084 | Castor 2 | LARCN | ||
| 1968-084 | X-259B3 | LARCN | ||
| 1968-084 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1968-084 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1968-084A | ESRO 1A | ESRO | I-ESRO | Track |
| 1968-084B | FW4S S/N 2223-1 | LARCN | US | Track |
| 1968-084C | ESRO 1A despin weight | ESRO | I-ESRO | Track |
| 1968-084D | ESRO 1A despin weight | ESRO | I-ESRO | Track |