MISSION OVERVIEW
Suborbital launch to test re-entry systems. Reached an apogee of 280 km.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Nike CajunMISSION
Trailblazer Pellet
MISSION TYPE
Materials Science
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
LAUNCH PAD
Unknown PadLAUNCH SITE
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a02691d9-6770-4afe-b10b-941a18802dce
Reported date: Sep 17, 1966 at 01:57 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
DELAYED(500.8 days)
Mar 28, 2026 at 20:52 UTCMay 4, 1965 05:50 → Sep 17, 1966 01:57 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(178.2 days)
Mar 28, 2026 at 20:13 UTCNov 7, 1964 01:38 → May 4, 1965 05:50 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(239.9 days)
Mar 28, 2026 at 20:13 UTCMar 12, 1964 04:17 → Nov 7, 1964 01:38 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Nike Cajun →
MANUFACTURER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Nike-Cajun was a two-stage sounding rocket built by combining a Nike base stage with a Cajun upper stage. It was launched 714 times between 1956 and 1976 and was the most frequently used sounding rocket of the western world.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Nike Cajun | Trailblazer Pellet launch?
The Nike Cajun | Trailblazer Pellet is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 1966 at 1:57 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 Trailblazer Pellet?
The Nike Cajun | Trailblazer Pellet mission uses the Nike Cajun rocket, manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Nike Cajun has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Nike Cajun | Trailblazer Pellet launching from?
The launch takes place from Unknown Pad at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
What orbit is Trailblazer Pellet going to?
The Trailblazer Pellet mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching Trailblazer Pellet?
The Nike Cajun | Trailblazer Pellet is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Nike Cajun | Trailblazer Pellet 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 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch delayed by 500.8 days
May 4, 1965 05:50 UTC u2192 Sep 17, 1966 01:57 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch delayed by 178.2 days
Nov 7, 1964 01:38 UTC u2192 May 4, 1965 05:50 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch delayed by 239.9 days
Mar 12, 1964 04:17 UTC u2192 Nov 7, 1964 01:38 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 17, 1966 at 01:57 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: a02691d9-6770-4afe-b10b-941a18802dce
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 37.94, -75.46
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Mission Profile
Trailblazer Pellet was a Nike Cajun mission operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration that lifted off from Unknown Pad, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA on September 17, 1966. The flight carried its payload on a materials science mission to Suborbital. The launch was a success.