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Beacon Explorer B

Scout X-4 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 10, 1964, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 10, 1964 · 03:01 UTCLaunch 1964-064Launch no. 370 in the log
RocketScout X-4
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 10, 1964, 03:01
Launch designation
1964-064
Mission
Beacon Explorer B
Flight name
Explorer 22
Vehicle flight ID
S123R
Flight code
GUS GOOSE

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,126 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.052 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Explorer 221964-064ANORAD 899NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterSpace science52 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.