Status
Failure
Explorer (S-56)
Launch Time
Sun Dec 04, 1960 21:14 UTC
Sun Dec 04, 1960 21:14 UTC
Failed to reach orbit due to the second stage not igniting.
Rocket
Mission Details
S-56
S-56 was an American satellite launched by NASA on 4 December 1960 as part of the Explorers program.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 7.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit
Location
LA-3, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Stats
1960
34th orbital launch attempt
Scout
1st mission
1st mission of 1960
1st failed mission