Explorer 9Scout X-1 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Launch Status Success Thu ยท Feb 16th, 1961 8:05 AM EST Location Launch Area 3 Wallops Island, Virginia, USA 20 launches have been at this location. Rocket Scout X-1 Length: 25 meters Diameter: 1.01 meters First Launched: July 2, 1960 Scout 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. Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration Type: Government Abbreviation: NASA Administration: Administrator: Jim Bridenstine Founded: 1958 Launchers: Space Shuttle | SLS Spacecraft: Orion Country: USA The 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