MISSION OVERVIEW
Small magnetospheric research satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout BMISSION
SSS 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
San Marco platformLAUNCH SITE
Broglio Space Center, KenyaCOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: af166108-bf5a-447d-9c5d-37dc3182b4b6
Reported date: Nov 15, 1971 at 05:52 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Scout B →
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Scout B | SSS 1 launch?
The Scout B | SSS 1 is scheduled for Monday, November 15, 1971 at 5:52 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 SSS 1?
The Scout B | SSS 1 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 | SSS 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from San Marco platform at Broglio Space Center, Kenya.
What orbit is SSS 1 going to?
The SSS 1 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching SSS 1?
The Scout B | SSS 1 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout B | SSS 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 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 15, 1971 at 05:52 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
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: af166108-bf5a-447d-9c5d-37dc3182b4b6
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at -2.94, 40.21
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