Transit-O 25,31
Scout G-1
Italian Space Agency
Mission
Transit-O 25,31
- Type: Navigation
- Orbit: Polar Orbit
- Launch Cost: $8,660,000
The Transit-O series of satellites that closely followed the design of Transit 5C-1 were also called “Oscars” (Oscar is the phonetic alphabet for “O”, i. e., operational). They were also called NNS (Navy Navigation Satellite) or shortened NavSat.
Location
Space Launch Complex 5
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Space Launch Complex 5 has witnessed the launch of 69 rockets, including 69 orbital launch attempts. While Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, has been the site for 862 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.
Rocket
Vought Scout G-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 G-1 Transit-O 25,31 launch scheduled?
The Italian Space Agency Scout G-1 Transit-O 25,31 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Italian Space Agency Scout G-1 Transit-O 25,31 mission launch from?
The Italian Space Agency Scout G-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 Transit-O 25,31 mission?
The Transit-O 25,31 mission launched aboard a Italian Space Agency Scout G-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 G-1 Transit-O 25,31 launch?
The Italian Space Agency Scout G-1 Transit-O 25,31 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 G-1 Transit-O 25,31 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Italian Space Agency Scout G-1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Transit-O 25,31 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.