Scout X-1 (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
The Scout X-1 is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (established in 1958). It undertook its inaugural launch on 07/02/1960.
Scout X-1 was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket which was flown seven times between August 1960 and October 1961.
Scout X-1 Specifications
| Variant | X-1 |
|---|---|
| Length | 25 m |
| Diameter | 1.01 m |
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 16 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 471 kN |
| Apogee | 185 km |
| LEO Capacity | 59 kg |
| Launch Cost | $8,910,000 |
Scout X-1 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 6 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 3 |
| Failed Launches | 3 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Administrator: Jared Isaacman
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.