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Reentry 4B

Scout X-4ANational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLaunch Area 3A
Thursday, February 10, 1966 · 12:55 AM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

Suborbital launch to test re-entry systems. Reached an apogee of 175 km.

PayloadReentry 4B
OrbitSuborbital
CustomerNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
StagesUnknown
PadLaunch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Area 3A

Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
37.849°N
Longitude
75.472°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:55 AM UTC - 12:55 AM UTC

Vehicle

Scout X-4A

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches147
Successes122

Provider

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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USA • Founded 1958

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.