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Scout G Series

The Scout G Series was the final and highest-performance operational branch of the Scout family. Introduced in 1979, G and G-1 vehicles retained the four-stage all-solid concept with upgraded motors and avionics, raising representative payload capability to roughly 200 kilograms before the programme’s final mission in 1994.

Scout G Series
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Identity

Aliases
Scout GScout G-1Scout G1
Family Name
Scout
Full Name
Scout G Series
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
G / G-1

Details

Description
The Scout G Series was the final and highest-performance operational branch of the Scout family. Introduced in 1979, G and G-1 vehicles retained the four-stage all-solid concept with upgraded motors and avionics, raising representative payload capability to roughly 200 kilograms before the programme’s final mission in 1994.
Dimensions
Height M
23
First Flight Year
1,979
Last Flight Year
1,994
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Rocket Specs
Liftoff Mass Kg
21,499
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
4

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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 11:00:37 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 09:50:26 UTC

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