MISSION OVERVIEW
Transit 5C-1 was similar to the Transit 5A series series but involved some redesign to improve performance.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Scout X-4AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Transit VC
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
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: e40baf97-2976-4dc4-8b37-d94f1e0ef49d
Reported date: Jun 4, 1964 at 03:50 UTC
Last synced: 8 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 | Transit VC launch?
The Scout X-4 | Transit VC is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 1964 at 3:50 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 Transit VC?
The Scout X-4 | Transit VC 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 | Transit VC launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Transit VC going to?
The Transit VC mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Transit VC?
The Scout X-4 | Transit VC is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Scout X-4 | Transit VC 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: Jun 4, 1964 at 03:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 28 hours ago
Launch ID: e40baf97-2976-4dc4-8b37-d94f1e0ef49d
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.61, -120.62
