Space Launch CalendarTransit VA-1 on Scout X-3, 1962-12-19 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date1962-12-19 01:25 UTC
VehicleScout X-3Scout X-3
Scout X-3 flight no.2success rate so far 100%
No. in 196275 / 76orbital attempts
Agency countryUnited StatesAFSSD
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | Naval Missile Facility, Point Arguello, California |
| Payload | Transit VA-1 |
| GCAT launch tag | 1962 B PSI |
| Mass to orbit | 0.1 t |
Neighbouring Scout X-3 launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-12-16 | NASA S-55B | Scout X-3 | WI | Success |
| 1962-12-19 | Transit VA-1 | Scout X-3 | PA | Success |
| 1963-04-05 | Transit VA-2 | Scout X-3 | PA | Failure |
| 1963-06-16 | Transit VA-3 | Scout X-3 | PA | Success |
| 1964-03-27 | UK-C | Scout X-3 | WI | Success |
Scout X-3 launches per year
Counts orbital launch attempts (successes and failures); suborbital flights excluded. Countries are those of the launching agency.