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Transit VC

Scout X-4 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 4, 1964, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 4, 1964 · 03:50 UTCLaunch 1964-026Launch no. 327 in the log
RocketScout X-4
SpaceportVandenbergpad LC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 4, 1964, 03:50
Launch designation
1964-026
Mission
Transit VC
Flight name
Transit VC (N-4)
Vehicle flight ID
S125R
Flight code
ARROW PLANT

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
987 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.054 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Transit VC1964-026ANORAD 801Bureau of Naval Weapons, US NavyNavigation54 kgIn orbit

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