United States Air Force Blue Scout D-1 Blue Scout Jr
About the Blue Scout D-1 Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Suborbital
The flight planned to make radiation and magnetic field measurements at 26700km from Earth. While the rocket achieved this altitude the telemetry system failed so no data was received.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 18A
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Launch Complex 18A launch pad has hosted 18 rocket launches, including 11 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1106 total rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Vought Blue Scout Jr Rocket
The XRM-91 Blue Scout Junior (sometimes called Journeyman B) was a rocket of the U.S. Air Force's System 609A Blue Scout family.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr Blue Scout D-1 launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr Blue Scout D-1 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr Blue Scout D-1 mission launch from?
The United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr rocket launched from Launch Complex 18A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Blue Scout D-1 mission?
The Blue Scout D-1 mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr rocket. The XRM-91 Blue Scout Junior (sometimes called Journeyman B) was a rocket of the U.S. Air Force's System 609A Blue Scout family. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr Blue Scout D-1 launch?
The United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr Blue Scout D-1 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr Blue Scout D-1 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Blue Scout D-1 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United States Air Force live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.