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Scout B | San Marco 3
Scout B | San Marco 3 launched on Sat, Apr 24, 1971, 07:32 AM UTC — a Italian Space Agency mission.
Launch SuccessfulItalian Space Agency
Lifted offNET Apr 1971
NET Sat, Apr 24, 1971, 07:32 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Scout BVehicle
Italian Space AgencyProvider
San Marco platformPad
Broglio Space Center, KenyaLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Scout B to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Scout B ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
San Marco 3
Italian satellite designed to study the density, composition and temperature of the equatorial upper atmosphere.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Scout B | San Marco 3 launch?
Scout B | San Marco 3 is scheduled to lift off Sat, Apr 24, 1971, 07:32 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Scout B | San Marco 3?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Scout B | San Marco 3?
Scout B | San Marco 3 is an Italian Space Agency mission flying on a Scout B.
Where does Scout B | San Marco 3 launch from?
It lifts off from San Marco platform, Broglio Space Center, Kenya.