NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Scout X-1 | Explorer 13
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Aug 25, 1961 at 18:29 UTC
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PADLaunch Area 3
SITEWallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA →LAUNCH DETAILS
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CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: eac7f345-ba58-4629-8757-aca1d081a6fb
Reported date: Aug 25, 1961 at 18:29 UTC
Last synced: 31 seconds ago
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VEHICLE — Scout X-1 →
MANUFACTURER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
VARIANT
X-1
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
50%
Scout X-1 was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket which was flown seven times between August 1960 and October 1961.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Scout X-1 | Explorer 13 launch?
The Scout X-1 | Explorer 13 is scheduled for Friday, August 25, 1961 at 6:29 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Scout X-1 | Explorer 13?
The Scout X-1 | Explorer 13 mission uses the Scout X-1 rocket, manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Scout X-1 has flown 6 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the Scout X-1 | Explorer 13 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 3 at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
Who is launching Scout X-1 | Explorer 13?
The Scout X-1 | Explorer 13 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout X-1 | Explorer 13 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 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 25, 1961 at 18:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 31 seconds ago
●Launch Library 231 seconds ago
Launch ID: eac7f345-ba58-4629-8757-aca1d081a6fb
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 37.85, -75.47
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Mission Profile
Scout X-1 | Explorer 13 was a Scout X-1 mission operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration that lifted off from Launch Area 3, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA on August 25, 1961. The launch ended in failure.