MISSION OVERVIEW
RadCal (Radar Calibration) is small satellite to calibrate the Space Command radars to determine orbital positions of other satellites to within a few meters.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout G-1AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
RADCAL
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
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: f7e7beac-628e-490d-8c85-c6c0c388ba8b
Reported date: Jun 25, 1993 at 23:30 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 G-1 →
MANUFACTURER
Vought
VARIANT
G-1
FLIGHTS
17
SUCCESSES
17
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 G-1 | RADCAL launch?
The Scout G-1 | RADCAL is scheduled for Friday, June 25, 1993 at 11:30 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 RADCAL?
The Scout G-1 | RADCAL mission uses the Scout G-1 rocket, manufactured by Vought. The Scout G-1 has flown 17 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Scout G-1 | RADCAL launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is RADCAL going to?
The RADCAL mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching RADCAL?
The Scout G-1 | RADCAL is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Scout G-1 | RADCAL 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 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 25, 1993 at 23:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 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: f7e7beac-628e-490d-8c85-c6c0c388ba8b
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.61, -120.62
Mission Profile
RADCAL was a Scout G-1 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 5, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on June 25, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.