Scout X-1 ST-6
Scout X-1 ST-6 launched from Wallops on 1961-08-25 and placed Explorer 13, also known as S-55A, into orbit. NASA classified the launch as a partial success because a fourth-stage malfunction shortened the satellite’s orbital lifetime.
Identity
- Aliases
- Scout ST-6Explorer 13 launch vehicleS-55A launch vehicle
- Name
- Scout X-1 ST-6
- Slug
- scout-x-1-st-6
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Scout X-1 ST-6 launched from Wallops on 1961-08-25 and placed Explorer 13, also known as S-55A, into orbit. NASA classified the launch as a partial success because a fourth-stage malfunction shortened the satellite’s orbital lifetime.
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Wikipedia Url
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Scout_launches
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- 7/17/2026, 2:48:50 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/17/2026, 2:48:50 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1961-08-25
- Last Flight Date
- 1961-08-25
- Serial Number
- ST-6
- Vehicle Code
- Scout X-1 ST-6