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ESRO 4

Scout D-1European Space Research OrganisationSpace Launch Complex 5
Wednesday, November 22, 1972 · 12:17 AM UTC
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Mission Brief

European ionospheric and magnetospheric research satellite

PayloadESRO 4
OrbitElliptical Orbit
CustomerEuropean Space Research Organisation
StagesUnknown
PadSpace Launch Complex 5, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 5

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
34.608°N
Longitude
120.625°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

12:17 AM UTC - 12:17 AM UTC

Vehicle

Scout D-1

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches5
Successes4

Provider

European Space Research Organisation

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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