Space Launch CalendarNASA S-55A on Scout X-1, 1961-08-25 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date1961-08-25 18:29 UTC
VehicleScout X-1Scout X-1
Scout X-1 flight no.4success rate so far 50%
No. in 196129 / 49orbital attempts
Agency countryUnited StatesLARCN
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia |
| Payload | NASA S-55A |
| GCAT launch tag | 1961 CHI |
| Mass to orbit | 0.1 t |
Neighbouring Scout X-1 launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-12-04 | NASA S-56 | Scout X-1 | WI | Failure |
| 1961-02-16 | NASA S-56A | Scout X-1 | WI | Success |
| 1961-06-30 | NASA S-55 | Scout X-1 | WI | Failure |
| 1961-08-25 | NASA S-55A | Scout X-1 | WI | Success |
Scout X-1 launches per year
Counts orbital launch attempts (successes and failures); suborbital flights excluded. Countries are those of the launching agency.