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Scout B | Solrad 10

SUCCESSJul 8, 1971 at 22:58 UTCScout B →
PADLaunch Area 3A
SITEWallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHeliophysics

Satellite designed to provide continuous coverage of wavelength and intensity changes in solar radiation.

VEHICLE
Scout B
MISSION
Solrad 10
MISSION TYPE
Heliophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 3A
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0a77db2e-49a9-4961-bde0-54535a3e4fb1
Reported date: Jul 8, 1971 at 22:58 UTC
Last synced: 53 seconds ago
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MANUFACTURER
Vought
VARIANT
B
FLIGHTS
23
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
91.3%

The Scout family of rockets were were American launch vehicles designed to place small satellites into orbit around the Earth. The Scout multistage rocket was the first orbital launch vehicle to be entirely composed of solid fuel stages.

When is the Scout B | Solrad 10 launch?
The Scout B | Solrad 10 is scheduled for Thursday, July 8, 1971 at 10:58 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 Solrad 10?
The Scout B | Solrad 10 mission uses the Scout B rocket, manufactured by Vought. The Scout B has flown 23 times with a 91.3% success rate.
Where is the Scout B | Solrad 10 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 3A at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
What orbit is Solrad 10 going to?
The Solrad 10 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Solrad 10?
The Scout B | Solrad 10 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout B | Solrad 10 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 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 8, 1971 at 22:58 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 53 seconds ago
Launch Library 253 seconds ago
Launch ID: 0a77db2e-49a9-4961-bde0-54535a3e4fb1
Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 37.85, -75.47
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