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Beacon Explorer C

Scout X-4 launch from Wallops (United States) on April 29, 1965, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 29, 1965 · 14:17 UTCLaunch 1965-032Launch no. 432 in the log
RocketScout X-4
SpaceportWallopspad LA3A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 29, 1965, 14:17
Launch designation
1965-032
Mission
Beacon Explorer C
Flight name
Explorer 27
Vehicle flight ID
S136R

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,388 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.055 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Explorer 271965-032ANORAD 1328NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterSpace science55 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.