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Scout B | SSS 1
Scout B | SSS 1 launched on Mon, Nov 15, 1971, 05:52 AM UTC — a National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission.
Launch SuccessfulNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lifted offNET Nov 1971
NET Mon, Nov 15, 1971, 05:52 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Scout BVehicle
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationProvider
San Marco platformPad
Broglio Space Center, KenyaLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Elliptical OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Scout B to Elliptical 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
SSS 1
Small magnetospheric research satellite.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Scout B | SSS 1 launch?
Scout B | SSS 1 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Nov 15, 1971, 05:52 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Scout B | SSS 1?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Scout B | SSS 1?
Scout B | SSS 1 is an National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission flying on a Scout B.
Where does Scout B | SSS 1 launch from?
It lifts off from San Marco platform, Broglio Space Center, Kenya.