MISSION OVERVIEW
European ionospheric and magnetospheric research satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout D-1MISSION
ESRO 4
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 5LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
FRA,ITA,DEU,ESP,CHE,GBR,DNK,SWE,BEL,NLD
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fe0e3b37-d0b6-4ac0-aec7-bbcf7c25ab51
Reported date: Nov 22, 1972 at 00:17 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | ESRO 4 launch?
The Scout D-1 | ESRO 4 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 1972 at 12:17 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 ESRO 4?
The Scout D-1 | ESRO 4 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 | ESRO 4 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is ESRO 4 going to?
The ESRO 4 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching ESRO 4?
The Scout D-1 | ESRO 4 is operated by European Space Research Organisation.
Can I watch the Scout D-1 | ESRO 4 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 22, 1972 at 00:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by European Space Research Organisation
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: fe0e3b37-d0b6-4ac0-aec7-bbcf7c25ab51
●Open-Meteo Weather29 minutes ago
Pad weather at 34.61, -120.62
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