MISSION OVERVIEW
The FR 1 (France 1) spacecraft was a small spacecraft carrying two experiments. One was designed to observe VLF signals from earth-based transmitters, and the other was an electron density probe measuring electron concentration at the satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout X-4MISSION
FR-1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 5LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c4d9b6ee-d2ad-43d6-8312-70d2c663dae8
Reported date: Dec 6, 1965 at 21:05 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | FR-1 launch?
The Scout X-4 | FR-1 is scheduled for Monday, December 6, 1965 at 9:05 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 FR-1?
The Scout X-4 | FR-1 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 | FR-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is FR-1 going to?
The FR-1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching FR-1?
The Scout X-4 | FR-1 is operated by National Center of Space Research.
Can I watch the Scout X-4 | FR-1 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 6, 1965 at 21:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Center of Space Research
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: c4d9b6ee-d2ad-43d6-8312-70d2c663dae8
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.61, -120.62
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