MISSION OVERVIEW
Satellite dedicated to meteroid research
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout D-1MISSION
Explorer 46
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 3ALAUNCH SITE
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e3304c50-0843-423c-8a2c-389120395cd8
Reported date: Aug 13, 1972 at 15:10 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 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 | Explorer 46 launch?
The Scout D-1 | Explorer 46 is scheduled for Sunday, August 13, 1972 at 3:10 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 Explorer 46?
The Scout D-1 | Explorer 46 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 | Explorer 46 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 3A at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
What orbit is Explorer 46 going to?
The Explorer 46 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Explorer 46?
The Scout D-1 | Explorer 46 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout D-1 | Explorer 46 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: Aug 13, 1972 at 15:10 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: e3304c50-0843-423c-8a2c-389120395cd8
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 37.85, -75.47
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