UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Blue Scout Jr | OAR 22-8

SUCCESSMay 12, 1965 at 16:02 UTCBlue Scout Jr →
PADLaunch Complex 18A
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITSuborbital
TYPEEarth Science

Mission to study the magnetosphere

MISSION
OAR 22-8
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 946d5ce6-72eb-434c-a34b-382e39e161ed
Reported date: May 12, 1965 at 16:02 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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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.

When is the Blue Scout Jr | OAR 22-8 launch?
The Blue Scout Jr | OAR 22-8 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 1965 at 4:02 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 OAR 22-8?
The Blue Scout Jr | OAR 22-8 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 | OAR 22-8 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 18A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is OAR 22-8 going to?
The OAR 22-8 mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching OAR 22-8?
The Blue Scout Jr | OAR 22-8 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Blue Scout Jr | OAR 22-8 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.
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: May 12, 1965 at 16:02 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 946d5ce6-72eb-434c-a34b-382e39e161ed
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.56

Mission Profile

OAR 22-8 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 May 12, 1965. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Suborbital. The launch was a success.