MISSION NAME
Beacon Explorer C
Status
Success
DATE
29 APR 1965
LAUNCH PROVIDER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Launch Pad
Launch Area 3A
Description
The BE (Beacon Explorer) satellites provided Laser reflectors for geodetic measurements as well measured the electron density in the ionosphere.
Scout X-4
Rocket Description
The Scout family of rockets were were American launch vehicles designed to place small satellites into orbit around the Earth. The Scout multistage rocket was the first orbital launch vehicle to be entirely composed of solid fuel stages.