Explorer 9Scout X-1National Aeronautics and Space Administration Launch Status Success Thu ยท Feb 16th, 1961 8:05 AM EST LocationLaunch Area 3Wallops Island, Virginia, USA21 rockets have launched from Wallops Island, Virginia, USA. RocketScout X-1Length: 25 meters Diameter: 1.01 meters First Launch: July 2, 1960Scout X-1 was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket which was flown seven times between August 1960 and October 1961.The Scout X-1 rocket has been launched a total of 3 times with 1 successful and 2 failed launches. AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationType: Government Abbreviation: NASA Administration: Administrator: Jim Bridenstine Founded: 1958 Launchers: Space Shuttle | SLS Spacecraft: Orion Country: USAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. View Rocket Launch Schedule