PADSpace Launch Complex 5
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The DSAP-1 (Defense Satellite Application Program Block 1) satellites series, also known as P-35, was the first series of military meteorologal satellites of the USA.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout X-2BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
DSAP-1 F5
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 5LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 864eb227-1fea-4e11-aaae-82f7bb854641
Reported date: Sep 27, 1963 at 11:17 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Scout X-2B →
MANUFACTURER
Vought
VARIANT
X-2B
FLIGHTS
1
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 X-2B | DSAP-1 F5 launch?
The Scout X-2B | DSAP-1 F5 is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 1963 at 11:17 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for DSAP-1 F5?
The Scout X-2B | DSAP-1 F5 mission uses the Scout X-2B rocket, manufactured by Vought.
Where is the Scout X-2B | DSAP-1 F5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is DSAP-1 F5 going to?
The DSAP-1 F5 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching DSAP-1 F5?
The Scout X-2B | DSAP-1 F5 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Scout X-2B | DSAP-1 F5 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: Sep 27, 1963 at 11:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: 864eb227-1fea-4e11-aaae-82f7bb854641
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.61, -120.62
Mission Profile
DSAP-1 F5 was a Scout X-2B mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 5, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on September 27, 1963. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch ended in failure.