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P35-1

Scout X-2M launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 24, 1962, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a failure.

May 24, 1962Launch 1962-F05Launch no. 167 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC-D
OutcomeFailurestage 2 propulsion failure / early shutdown
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 24, 1962
Launch designation
1962-F05
Mission
P35-1
Flight name
FTV 3501 (AF-1)
Vehicle flight ID
S112
Flight code
BLUE SCOUT II

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.050 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OF · S2P

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FTV 35011962-F05National Reconnaissance Office———

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