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Scout X-4

Scout X-4 was a mature four-stage development configuration using Algol-2A/2B, Castor-1A, Antares-2A, and Altair-2A solid motors. Thirteen flights from 1963 through 1965 supported scientific, navigation, technology, and international satellite missions.

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Aliases
Scout X4Scout-X4
Family Name
Scout
Full Name
Scout X-4
Reusability
expendable
Slug
scout-x-4
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
X-4

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Description
Scout X-4 was a mature four-stage development configuration using Algol-2A/2B, Castor-1A, Antares-2A, and Altair-2A solid motors. Thirteen flights from 1963 through 1965 supported scientific, navigation, technology, and international satellite missions.
First Flight Year
1,963
Last Flight Year
1,965
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Stages Count
4

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Creation Time
7/17/2026, 3:07:35 PM
Updated Time
7/17/2026, 3:13:49 PM