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Scout X-4 | Beacon Explorer B
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Oct 10, 1964 at 03:01 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout X-4MISSION
Beacon Explorer B
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 5LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 61b2c211-4b48-4eb6-8666-5ade72e20f36
Reported date: Oct 10, 1964 at 03:01 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Scout X-4 →
MANUFACTURER
Vought
VARIANT
4
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
11
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
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-4 | Beacon Explorer B launch?
The Scout X-4 | Beacon Explorer B is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 1964 at 3:01 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Beacon Explorer B?
The Scout X-4 | Beacon Explorer B mission uses the Scout X-4 rocket, manufactured by Vought. The Scout X-4 has flown 12 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Scout X-4 | Beacon Explorer B launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Beacon Explorer B going to?
The Beacon Explorer B mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Beacon Explorer B?
The Scout X-4 | Beacon Explorer B is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout X-4 | Beacon Explorer B 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 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 10, 1964 at 03:01 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
●Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: 61b2c211-4b48-4eb6-8666-5ade72e20f36
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.61, -120.62
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Mission Profile
Beacon Explorer B was a Scout X-4 mission operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 5, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on October 10, 1964. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.