NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Scout X-1 | ST-2

SUCCESSOct 4, 1960 at 15:23 UTCScout X-1 →
PADLaunch Area 3
SITEWallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

A radiation probe plasma mission.

VEHICLE
Scout X-1
MISSION
ST-2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 3
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b3d4d5e7-b317-446c-9d08-d4e5cfa95a63
Reported date: Oct 4, 1960 at 15:23 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
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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.

When is the Scout X-1 | ST-2 launch?
The Scout X-1 | ST-2 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 1960 at 3:23 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 ST-2?
The Scout X-1 | ST-2 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 | ST-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 3 at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
What orbit is ST-2 going to?
The ST-2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching ST-2?
The Scout X-1 | ST-2 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout X-1 | ST-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 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 4, 1960 at 15:23 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: b3d4d5e7-b317-446c-9d08-d4e5cfa95a63
Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 37.85, -75.47