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Scout B | Uhuru
Scout B | Uhuru launched on Sat, Dec 12, 1970, 10:53 AM UTC — a National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission.
Launch SuccessfulNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lifted offNET Dec 1970
NET Sat, Dec 12, 1970, 10:53 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Scout BVehicle
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationProvider
San Marco platformPad
Broglio Space Center, KenyaLocation
AstrophysicsMission 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
Uhuru
Small satellite designed to survey the celestial sphere and search for sources of X-ray, gamma-ray, UV and other spectral regions.
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Frequently asked
What time does Scout B | Uhuru launch?
Scout B | Uhuru is scheduled to lift off Sat, Dec 12, 1970, 10:53 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Scout B | Uhuru?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Scout B | Uhuru?
Scout B | Uhuru is an National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission flying on a Scout B.
Where does Scout B | Uhuru launch from?
It lifts off from San Marco platform, Broglio Space Center, Kenya.