NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

Transit-5C 1

Launch Time
Thu Jun 04, 1964 03:50 UTC

Rocket

Scout X-4
US Air Force
Status: Retired
Payload to LEO: 103 kg
Stages: 4
Rocket Height: 25.0 m

Mission Details

Transit-5C 1

Transit 5C-1 was similar to the Transit 5A series series but involved some redesign to improve performance. This satellite was launched on 3 June 1964 and operated successfully until 23 August 1965.

Payloads: 1
Low Earth Orbit

Location

SLC-5, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

Stats

1964

32nd orbital launch attempt

Scout

18th mission
2nd mission of 1964
10th successful mission
3rd consecutive successful mission