Space Launch CalendarGRS-B on Scout D-1, 1972-12-16 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date1972-12-16 11:24 UTC
VehicleScout D-1Scout D-1
Scout D-1 flight no.4success rate so far 100%
No. in 1972102 / 108orbital attempts
Agency countryUnited StatesAFSC
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | South Vandenberg AFB, California |
| Payload | GRS-B |
| GCAT launch tag | 1972-100 |
| Mass to orbit | 0.1 t |
Neighbouring Scout D-1 launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-08-13 | Meteoroid Technology Sat | Scout D-1 | WI | Success |
| 1972-11-15 | SAS B | Scout D-1 | SMLC | Success |
| 1972-11-22 | ESRO 4 | Scout D-1 | VS | Success |
| 1972-12-16 | GRS-B | Scout D-1 | VS | Success |
| 1974-02-18 | San Marco C2 | Scout D-1 | SMLC | Success |
| 1974-03-09 | X-4 | Scout D-1 | VS | Success |
| 1974-07-16 | Aeros B | Scout D-1 | VS | Success |
| 1974-08-30 | ANS | Scout D-1 | VS | Success |
| 1975-10-12 | TIP 2 | Scout D-1 | VS | Success |
Scout D-1 launches per year
Counts orbital launch attempts (successes and failures); suborbital flights excluded. Countries are those of the launching agency.