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FR-1

Scout X-4 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on December 6, 1965, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 6, 1965 · 21:05 UTCLaunch 1965-101Launch no. 507 in the log
RocketScout X-4
SpaceportVandenbergpad PALC-D
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 6, 1965, 21:05
Launch designation
1965-101
Mission
FR-1
Vehicle flight ID
S139R
Flight code
SQUEEKY HUB?

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
780 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.062 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FR-11965-101ANORAD 1814National Space Research CenterSpace science62 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.