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Scout X-4 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on December 19, 1963, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 19, 1963 · 18:49 UTCLaunch 1963-053Launch no. 293 in the log
RocketScout X-4
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 19, 1963, 18:49
Launch designation
1963-053
Mission
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Flight name
Explorer 19
Vehicle flight ID
S122R
Flight code
BLUE SCOUT X

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
2,404 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.008 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Explorer 191963-053ANORAD 714NASA Langley Research CenterSpace science8 kgReentered (orbital decay) · May 10, 1981

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