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Reentry-2

Scout X-3ANational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLaunch Area 3
Friday, August 31, 1962 · 04:25 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Scout X-3A

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches147
Successes122

Provider

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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USA • Founded 1958

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...

Mission Brief

Test of experimental heatshield material performance under heating loads near those of a lunar reentry.

PayloadReentry-2
OrbitSuborbital
CustomerNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Stages0
PadLaunch Area 3, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Launch Area 3, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA

LAUNCH SITE
37.849°N, 75.472°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.