San Marco 4
Scout D-1
Italian Space Agency
Mission
San Marco 4
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Italian satellite designed to study the density, composition and temperature of the equatorial upper atmosphere.
Location
San Marco platform
Broglio Space Center, Kenya
San Marco platform has witnessed the launch of 9 rockets, including 9 orbital launch attempts. While Broglio Space Center, Kenya, has been the site for 9 rocket launches.
The Luigi Broglio Space Center (BSC) located near Malindi, Kenya, is an Italian Space Agency (ASI) Spaceport. It served as a spaceport for the launch of both Italian and international satellites, but is currently only used for satellite communications.
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
Italian Space Agency
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Italian Space Agency Scout D-1 San Marco 4 launch scheduled?
The Italian Space Agency Scout D-1 San Marco 4 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Italian Space Agency Scout D-1 San Marco 4 mission launch from?
The Italian Space Agency Scout D-1 rocket launched from San Marco platform at Broglio Space Center, Kenya. The Luigi Broglio Space Center (BSC) located near Malindi, Kenya, is an Italian Space Agency (ASI) Spaceport. It served as a spaceport for the launch of both Italian and international satellites, but is currently only used for satellite communications.
What rocket was used for the San Marco 4 mission?
The San Marco 4 mission launched aboard a Italian Space Agency 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 Italian Space Agency Scout D-1 San Marco 4 launch?
The Italian Space Agency Scout D-1 San Marco 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 Italian Space Agency Scout D-1 San Marco 4 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Italian Space Agency Scout D-1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the San Marco 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 Italian Space Agency live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
