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GRAB SV5

Scout X-2 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 26, 1962, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a failure.

April 26, 1962 · 10:49 UTCLaunch 1962-F03Launch no. 161 in the log
RocketScout X-2
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC-D
OutcomeFailurestage 4 guidance or control failure
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 26, 1962, 10:49
Launch designation
1962-F03
Mission
GRAB SV5
Flight name
GRAB/SR 4B
Vehicle flight ID
S111
Flight code
BLUE SCOUT I

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
100 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.025 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OF · S4G

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SR 4B1962-F03Naval Research Lab———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.