PADLaunch Area 3
SITEWallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA →LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fb8235f4-31ed-4726-a03a-e5322ab9cd5a
Reported date: Jun 30, 1961 at 17:09 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour 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 | S-55 launch?
The Scout X-1 | S-55 is scheduled for Friday, June 30, 1961 at 5:09 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 | S-55?
The Scout X-1 | S-55 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 | S-55 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 3 at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
Who is launching Scout X-1 | S-55?
The Scout X-1 | S-55 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout X-1 | S-55 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: Jun 30, 1961 at 17:09 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: 1 hour ago
●Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: fb8235f4-31ed-4726-a03a-e5322ab9cd5a
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 37.85, -75.47
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