Scout X-2B
Scout X-2B paired an Algol-1D, Castor-1A, and Antares-2A stack with the upgraded Altair-2A fourth stage. Its sole 1963 flight carried an early Defense Meteorological Satellite Program payload.
Identity
- Aliases
- Scout X2BScout-X2B
- Family Name
- Scout
- Full Name
- Scout X-2B
- Reusability
- expendable
- Slug
- scout-x-2b
- Status
- retired
- Type
- rocket
- Variant Name
- X-2B
Details
- Description
- Scout X-2B paired an Algol-1D, Castor-1A, and Antares-2A stack with the upgraded Altair-2A fourth stage. Its sole 1963 flight carried an early Defense Meteorological Satellite Program payload.
- First Flight Year
- 1,963
- Last Flight Year
- 1,963
- Operator
- Parent Vehicle Family
- Stages Count
- 4
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- Creation Time
- 7/17/2026, 2:54:23 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/17/2026, 2:54:23 PM