OAR 22-8
Blue Scout Jr
United States Air Force
Mission
OAR 22-8
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Suborbital
Mission to study the magnetosphere
Location
Launch Complex 18A
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Launch Complex 18A has witnessed the launch of 18 rockets, including 11 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1086 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.
Rocket
Vought Blue Scout Jr
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.
Agency
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 OAR 22-8 launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr OAR 22-8 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr OAR 22-8 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 OAR 22-8 mission?
The OAR 22-8 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 OAR 22-8 launch?
The United States Air Force Blue Scout Jr OAR 22-8 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 OAR 22-8 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 OAR 22-8 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.