German Aerospace Center Azur Scout B
About the Azur Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Elliptical Orbit
- Launch Cost: $8,660,000
NASA-GSFC and BMWF (German scientific research ministry) joint spacecraft designed to acquire data about the terrestrial radiation belt.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 5
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
The Space Launch Complex 5 launch pad has hosted 69 rocket launches, including 69 orbital launch attempts. The Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA launch site has been the location for 887 total rocket launches.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
Vought Scout B Rocket
The Scout family of rockets were were American launch vehicles designed to place small satellites into orbit around the Earth. The Scout multistage rocket was the first orbital launch vehicle to be entirely composed of solid fuel stages.
About German Aerospace Center
The German Aerospace Center is Germany's Center for aerospace, energy, and transportation research. Their main work is as a contributor to the ESA. They have done work both in tandem with the US on Space Shuttle and the ISS, and also with other European Nations on missions like Space Lab and Mars Express.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the German Aerospace Center Scout B Azur launch scheduled?
The German Aerospace Center Scout B Azur launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the German Aerospace Center Scout B Azur mission launch from?
The German Aerospace Center Scout B rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 5 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the Azur mission?
The Azur mission launched aboard a German Aerospace Center Scout B rocket. The Scout family of rockets were were American launch vehicles designed to place small satellites into orbit around the Earth. The Scout multistage rocket was the first orbital launch vehicle to be entirely composed of solid fuel stages. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the German Aerospace Center Scout B Azur launch?
The German Aerospace Center Scout B Azur 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 German Aerospace Center Scout B Azur launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest German Aerospace Center Scout B launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Azur 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 German Aerospace Center live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.