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Scout D-1 | SAS 2

SUCCESSNov 15, 1972 at 22:13 UTCScout D-1 →
PADSan Marco platform
SITEBroglio Space Center, Kenya →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEAstrophysics

Small spacecraft designed to perform astronomical studies in the X-ray, gamma-ray, UV, visible and infrared regions.

VEHICLE
Scout D-1
MISSION
SAS 2
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3b7977b9-e8d7-4650-859c-48e454f1be9e
Reported date: Nov 15, 1972 at 22:13 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
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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.

When is the Scout D-1 | SAS 2 launch?
The Scout D-1 | SAS 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 1972 at 10:13 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 SAS 2?
The Scout D-1 | SAS 2 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 | SAS 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from San Marco platform at Broglio Space Center, Kenya.
What orbit is SAS 2 going to?
The SAS 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SAS 2?
The Scout D-1 | SAS 2 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout D-1 | SAS 2 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
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 15, 1972 at 22:13 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: 4 hours ago
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Launch ID: 3b7977b9-e8d7-4650-859c-48e454f1be9e
Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at -2.94, 40.21