NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Scout D-1 | Aeros 1
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Dec 16, 1972 at 11:24 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Joint NASA-German ministry for science and education satellite to study the upper atmosphere.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout D-1MISSION
Aeros 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 5LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d6a2cba0-b205-4c5f-b860-902b7b8f389b
Reported date: Dec 16, 1972 at 11:24 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Scout D-1 →
MANUFACTURER
Vought
VARIANT
D-1
FLIGHTS
16
SUCCESSES
16
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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 D-1 | Aeros 1 launch?
The Scout D-1 | Aeros 1 is scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 1972 at 11:24 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 Aeros 1?
The Scout D-1 | Aeros 1 mission uses the Scout D-1 rocket, manufactured by Vought. The Scout D-1 has flown 16 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Scout D-1 | Aeros 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Aeros 1 going to?
The Aeros 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Aeros 1?
The Scout D-1 | Aeros 1 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout D-1 | Aeros 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
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 16, 1972 at 11:24 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: d6a2cba0-b205-4c5f-b860-902b7b8f389b
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 34.61, -120.62
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Mission Profile
Aeros 1 was a Scout D-1 mission operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 5, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on December 16, 1972. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.