Space Launch CalendarSolar Explorer B on Scout B, 1968-03-05 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date1968-03-05 18:28 UTC
VehicleScout BScout B
Scout B flight no.10success rate so far 80%
No. in 196816 / 122orbital attempts
Agency countryUnited StatesLARCN
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia |
| Payload | Solar Explorer B |
| GCAT launch tag | 1968-017 |
| Mass to orbit | 0.1 t |
Neighbouring Scout B launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-10-28 | OV3-2 | Scout B | VS | Success |
| 1967-01-31 | ATCOS 1 | Scout B | VS | Failure |
| 1967-04-26 | San Marco B | Scout B | SMLC | Success |
| 1967-05-30 | ESRO 2A | Scout B | VS | Failure |
| 1967-12-05 | OV3-6 | Scout B | VS | Success |
| 1968-03-05 | Solar Explorer B | Scout B | WI | Success |
| 1968-05-17 | ESRO 2B | Scout B | VS | Success |
| 1968-08-08 | AD-C | Scout B | VS | Success |
| 1968-10-03 | ESRO 1A | Scout B | VS | Success |
| 1969-10-01 | ESRO 1B | Scout B | VS | Success |
| 1969-11-08 | GRS-A | Scout B | VS | Success |
Scout B launches per year
Counts orbital launch attempts (successes and failures); suborbital flights excluded. Countries are those of the launching agency.