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Scout B | BIC
Scout B | BIC launched on Mon, Sep 20, 1971, 11:31 PM UTC — a National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission.
Launch SuccessfulNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lifted offNET Sep 1971
NET Mon, Sep 20, 1971, 11:31 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Scout BVehicle
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationProvider
Launch Area 3APad
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USALocation
Earth ScienceMission type
SuborbitalOrbit
Flight simulation
The flight arc
A representative suborbital arc for Scout B to Suborbital. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseBoost
T+0:00 / 5:00
SimulatedRepresentative Scout B ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
BIC
Suborbital ionospheric study mission
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Scout B | BIC launch?
Scout B | BIC is scheduled to lift off Mon, Sep 20, 1971, 11:31 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Scout B | BIC?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Scout B | BIC?
Scout B | BIC is an National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission flying on a Scout B.
Where does Scout B | BIC launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.