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Scout X-4 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 21, 1964, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 21, 1964 · 17:09 UTCLaunch 1964-076Launch no. 383 in the log
RocketScout X-4
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 21, 1964, 17:09
Launch designation
1964-076
Mission
AD-B
Flight name
Explorer 24/25
Vehicle flight ID
S135R
Flight code
IMA BIRD

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
2,510 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.049 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Explorer 241964-076ANORAD 931NASA Langley Research CenterSpace science8 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Oct 18, 1968
Explorer 251964-076BNORAD 932NASA Langley Research CenterSpace science41 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.