Space Launch CalendarAriel 6 on Scout D-1, 1979-06-02 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date1979-06-02 23:26 UTC
VehicleScout D-1Scout D-1
Scout D-1 flight no.14success rate so far 100%
No. in 197948 / 110orbital attempts
Agency countryUnited StatesLARCN
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia |
| Payload | Ariel 6 |
| GCAT launch tag | 1979-047 |
| Mass to orbit | 0.2 t |
Neighbouring Scout D-1 launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-10-12 | TIP 2 | Scout D-1 | VS | Success |
| 1976-09-01 | TIP 3 | Scout D-1 | VS | Success |
| 1977-10-28 | NNS O-11 | Scout D-1 | VS | Success |
| 1978-04-26 | AEM-A | Scout D-1 | VS | Success |
| 1979-02-18 | AEM-B | Scout D-1 | WI | Success |
| 1979-06-02 | Ariel 6 | Scout D-1 | WI | Success |
| 1983-06-27 | NNS O-16 | 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.