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Scout X-4 | Solrad 8
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Nov 19, 1965 at 04:48 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The NRL Solrad 8 satellite was one of the Solrad series that began in 1960 to provide continuous coverage of solar radiation with a set of standard photometers.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout X-4MISSION
Solrad 8
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 3ALAUNCH SITE
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d8f69ee2-8f33-42d0-9cd7-5ca07c19de63
Reported date: Nov 19, 1965 at 04:48 UTC
Last synced: 4 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 | Solrad 8 launch?
The Scout X-4 | Solrad 8 is scheduled for Friday, November 19, 1965 at 4:48 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 Solrad 8?
The Scout X-4 | Solrad 8 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 | Solrad 8 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 3A at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
What orbit is Solrad 8 going to?
The Solrad 8 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Solrad 8?
The Scout X-4 | Solrad 8 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Scout X-4 | Solrad 8 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: Nov 19, 1965 at 04:48 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: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: d8f69ee2-8f33-42d0-9cd7-5ca07c19de63
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 37.85, -75.47
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Mission Profile
Solrad 8 was a Scout X-4 mission operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration that lifted off from Launch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA on November 19, 1965. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.