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NASA S-48

Scout X-4 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on August 25, 1964, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 25, 1964 · 13:43 UTCLaunch 1964-051Launch no. 355 in the log
RocketScout X-4
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 25, 1964, 13:43
Launch designation
1964-051
Mission
NASA S-48
Flight name
Explorer 20
Vehicle flight ID
S134R
Flight code
HURRY BABY

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,024 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.044 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Explorer 201964-051ANORAD 870NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterSpace science44 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.