MISSION OVERVIEW
A flight carrying particle detectors. It was the only completely successful flight of the initial Blue Scout Junior program.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Blue Scout JrAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Blue Scout Jr. O-2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex ALAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 66201539-d2d1-402f-80fc-2314a936ad35
Reported date: Dec 4, 1961 at 04:00 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 Jr. O-2 launch?
The Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout Jr. O-2 is scheduled for Monday, December 4, 1961 at 4:00 AM 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 Jr. O-2?
The Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout Jr. O-2 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 Jr. O-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex A at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Blue Scout Jr. O-2 going to?
The Blue Scout Jr. O-2 mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching Blue Scout Jr. O-2?
The Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout Jr. O-2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Blue Scout Jr | Blue Scout Jr. O-2 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 4, 1961 at 04:00 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: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 66201539-d2d1-402f-80fc-2314a936ad35
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 34.66, -120.6
Mission Profile
Blue Scout Jr. O-2 was a Blue Scout Jr mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Launch Complex A, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on December 4, 1961. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Suborbital. The launch was a success.