Launch Overview
Vehicle
Scout B
Agency
European Space Research Organisation
Site / Pad
VS / SLC5
Outcome
Success
Flight
S172C
COSPAR Designator
1969-083
Mission
ESRO 1B (Boreas) (Earth Science)
ESRO-1B / Boreas (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
4 (1 YTD)
Site launches
336 (19 YTD)
Pad launches
36 (1 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-083 | Algol 2B S172C | LARCN | ||
| 1969-083 | Castor 2 | LARCN | ||
| 1969-083 | X-259B3 | LARCN | ||
| 1969-083 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1969-083 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1969-083A | ESRO 1B | ESRO | I-ESRO | Track |
| 1969-083B | FW4S S/N 2223-6 | LARCN | US | Track |
| 1969-083C | ESRO 1B despin weight | ESRO | I-ESRO | Track |
| 1969-083D | ESRO 1B despin weight | ESRO | I-ESRO | Track |