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Scout B S-172C (ESRO-1B)

Scout B vehicle S-172C launched from Vandenberg on 1969-10-01 carrying the European Space Research Organisation’s ESRO-1B satellite, also known as Boreas. Sources differ on whether the flight should be classed as fully or partially successful, so the record does not force that judgment.

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Scout S-172Scout 172CESRO-1B launch vehicleBoreas launch vehicle
Name
Scout B S-172C (ESRO-1B)
Status
retired

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Description
Scout B vehicle S-172C launched from Vandenberg on 1969-10-01 carrying the European Space Research Organisation’s ESRO-1B satellite, also known as Boreas. Sources differ on whether the flight should be classed as fully or partially successful, so the record does not force that judgment.
First Flight Date
1969-10-01
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 17, 2026 at 14:35:45 UTC
Updated Time
July 17, 2026 at 14:35:45 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1969-10-01
Search Name
Scout B S-172C (ESRO-1B) Scout S-172 Scout 172C ESRO-1B launch vehicle Boreas launch vehicle
Serial Number
S-172C
Vehicle Code
Scout B S-172C
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