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Scout D-1 S-193C (GP-A)

Scout D-1 vehicle S-193C launched from Wallops on 1976-06-18 and successfully deployed Gravity Probe A, also known as GP-A or Gravity Probe 1, for a precision gravitational-redshift test.

Identity

Aliases
Scout S-193Scout 193CGP-A launch vehicleGravity Probe 1 launch vehicle
Name
Scout D-1 S-193C (GP-A)
Status
retired

Details

Description
Scout D-1 vehicle S-193C launched from Wallops on 1976-06-18 and successfully deployed Gravity Probe A, also known as GP-A or Gravity Probe 1, for a precision gravitational-redshift test.
First Flight Date
1976-06-18
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 17, 2026 at 14:03:41 UTC
Updated Time
July 17, 2026 at 14:03:41 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1976-06-18
Search Name
Scout D-1 S-193C (GP-A) Scout S-193 Scout 193C GP-A launch vehicle Gravity Probe 1 launch vehicle
Serial Number
S-193C
Vehicle Code
Scout D-1 S-193C