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Solar Explorer A

Scout X-4 launch from Wallops (United States) on November 19, 1965, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 19, 1965 · 04:48 UTCLaunch 1965-093Launch no. 499 in the log
RocketScout X-4
SpaceportWallopspad LA3A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 19, 1965, 04:48
Launch designation
1965-093
Mission
Solar Explorer A
Flight name
Explorer 30
Vehicle flight ID
S138R

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
932 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.057 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SR VIII1965-093ANORAD 1738Naval Research LabAstronomy57 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.