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Scout X-3 launch from Wallops (United States) on March 27, 1964, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 27, 1964 · 17:25 UTCLaunch 1964-015Launch no. 314 in the log
RocketScout X-3
SpaceportWallopspad LA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 27, 1964, 17:25
Launch designation
1964-015
Mission
UK-C
Flight name
Ariel 2
Vehicle flight ID
S127R

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,538 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.068 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Ariel 21964-015ANORAD 771UK Dept. of Scientific and Industrial ResearchSpace science68 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Nov 18, 1967

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