ESRO 4
Scout D-1
European Space Research Organisation
Mission
ESRO 4
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Elliptical Orbit
European ionospheric and magnetospheric research satellite
Location
Space Launch Complex 5
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Rocket
Vought Scout D-1
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.
Agency
European Space Research Organisation
The European Space Research Organisation (ESRO) was an international organisation founded by 10 European nations with the intention of jointly pursuing scientific research in space. It was founded in 1964. As an organisation ESRO was based on a previously existing international scientific institution, CERN. The ESRO convention, the organisations founding document outlines it as an entity exclusively devoted to scientific pursuits. This was the case for most of its lifetime but in the final years before the formation of ESA, the European Space Agency, ESRO began a programme in the field of telecommunications.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the European Space Research Organisation Scout D-1 ESRO 4 launch scheduled?
The European Space Research Organisation Scout D-1 ESRO 4 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the European Space Research Organisation Scout D-1 ESRO 4 mission launch from?
The European Space Research Organisation Scout D-1 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 ESRO 4 mission?
The ESRO 4 mission launched aboard a European Space Research Organisation Scout D-1 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 European Space Research Organisation Scout D-1 ESRO 4 launch?
The European Space Research Organisation Scout D-1 ESRO 4 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 European Space Research Organisation Scout D-1 ESRO 4 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest European Space Research Organisation Scout D-1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the ESRO 4 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 European Space Research Organisation live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.