UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout D-1
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Sep 21, 1960 at 13:01 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The flight planned to make radiation and magnetic field measurements at 26700km from Earth. While the rocket achieved this altitude the telemetry system failed so no data was received.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Blue Scout JrAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Blue Scout D-1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 18ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ada5068a-c2e0-4c0e-9167-402536f4af37
Reported date: Sep 21, 1960 at 13:01 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Blue Scout Jr →
MANUFACTURER
Vought
VARIANT
Jr
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The XRM-91 Blue Scout Junior (sometimes called Journeyman B) was a rocket of the U.S. Air Force's System 609A Blue Scout family.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout D-1 launch?
The Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout D-1 is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 1960 at 1:01 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Blue Scout D-1?
The Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout D-1 mission uses the Blue Scout Jr rocket, manufactured by Vought. The Blue Scout Jr has flown 8 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout D-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 18A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Blue Scout D-1 going to?
The Blue Scout D-1 mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching Blue Scout D-1?
The Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout D-1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout D-1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 21, 1960 at 13:01 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: ada5068a-c2e0-4c0e-9167-402536f4af37
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.56
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Mission Profile
Blue Scout D-1 was a Blue Scout Jr mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Launch Complex 18A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on September 21, 1960. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Suborbital. The launch was a success.