MISSION OVERVIEW
An American satellite launched by NASA as part of the Explorers program. It failed to reach orbit when the second stage didn’t ignite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout X-1MISSION
NASA S-56
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 3LAUNCH SITE
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 83208857-199a-421b-a706-c339709aa0ab
Reported date: Dec 4, 1960 at 21:14 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | NASA S-56 launch?
The Scout X-1 | NASA S-56 is scheduled for Sunday, December 4, 1960 at 9:14 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 NASA S-56?
The Scout X-1 | NASA S-56 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 | NASA S-56 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 3 at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
What orbit is NASA S-56 going to?
The NASA S-56 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching NASA S-56?
The Scout X-1 | NASA S-56 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout X-1 | NASA S-56 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 4, 1960 at 21:14 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: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 83208857-199a-421b-a706-c339709aa0ab
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 37.85, -75.47
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