NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
Scout X-4 | San Marco 1
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Dec 15, 1964 at 20:20 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
San Marco 1 was an Italian flight test of the satellite to furnish data on air density and ionosphere characteristics. The Scout-X4 launch vehicle was provided by NASA and was launched with an Italian launch crew from Wallops Island.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout X-4MISSION
San Marco 1
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 3ALAUNCH SITE
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USACOUNTRY
ITA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3c4f8b1a-e747-4a26-9fd2-77c4bbb7034e
Reported date: Dec 15, 1964 at 20:20 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes 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 | San Marco 1 launch?
The Scout X-4 | San Marco 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 1964 at 8:20 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 San Marco 1?
The Scout X-4 | San Marco 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 | San Marco 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 3A at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
What orbit is San Marco 1 going to?
The San Marco 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching San Marco 1?
The Scout X-4 | San Marco 1 is operated by National Research Council.
Can I watch the Scout X-4 | San Marco 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
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 15, 1964 at 20:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Research Council
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3c4f8b1a-e747-4a26-9fd2-77c4bbb7034e
●Open-Meteo Weather10 hours ago
Pad weather at 37.85, -75.47
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Mission Profile
San Marco 1 was a Scout X-4 mission operated by National Research Council that lifted off from Launch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA on December 15, 1964. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.