Launch Overview
Vehicle
Scout D-1
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Site / Pad
WI / LA3A
Outcome
Success
Flight
S184C
COSPAR Designator
1972-061
Mission
Explorer 46 (Astrophysics)
Satellite dedicated to meteroid research
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Scout D-1
Provider
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Agency launches
116 (3 YTD)
Site launches
43 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
14 (1 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-061 | Algol 3A S184C | LARCN | ||
| 1972-061 | Castor 2 | LARCN | ||
| 1972-061 | X-259B3 | LARCN | ||
| 1972-061 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1972-061 | Altair Fairing | LARCN | ||
| 1972-061A | Meteoroid Technology Sat | LARCN | US | Track |
| 1972-061A | FW4S S/N 2376-8 | LARCN | US | |
| 1972-061B | Explorer 46 despin weight | LARCN | US | Track |
| 1972-061C | Explorer 46 despin weight | LARCN | US | Track |