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4 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Algol 3A + 1 x Castor 2 + 1 x Antares 3 + 1 x Star 20

Manufacturer: Vought. Launches: 17. Success Rate: 100.00%. First Launch Date: 1979-10-30. Last Launch Date: 1994-05-09. Launch data is: complete. LEO Payload: 210 kg (460 lb). to: 185 km Orbit. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Associated Spacecraft: ASAT Target Balloon, Macsat, Magsat, MSTI, Nova, Polar Bear, Radcal, REX, SAMPEX, San Marco, Transit. Liftoff Thrust: 395.500 kN (88,912 lbf). Total Mass: 20,930 kg (46,140 lb). Core Diameter: 1.14 m (3.74 ft). Total Length: 26.00 m (85.00 ft). Flyaway Unit Cost $: 8.660 million. in: 1985 unit dollars.

• Stage Number: 1. 1 x Stage: Algol 3. Gross Mass: 14,320 kg (31,570 lb). Empty Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Thrust (vac): 471.905 kN (106,088 lbf). Isp: 284 sec. Burn time: 75 sec. Isp(sl): 238 sec. Diameter: 1.14 m (3.74 ft). Span: 1.14 m (3.74 ft). Length: 9.40 m (30.80 ft). Propellants: Solid. No Engines: 1. Engine: Algol 3.

• Stage Number: 2. 1 x Stage: Castor 2. Gross Mass: 4,424 kg (9,753 lb). Empty Mass: 695 kg (1,532 lb). Thrust (vac): 258.915 kN (58,206 lbf). Isp: 262 sec. Burn time: 37 sec. Isp(sl): 232 sec. Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Span: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Length: 6.04 m (19.81 ft). Propellants: Solid. No Engines: 1. Engine: TX-354-3.

• Stage Number: 3. 1 x Stage: Antares 3A. Gross Mass: 1,637 kg (3,608 lb). Empty Mass: 352 kg (776 lb). Thrust (vac): 80.796 kN (18,164 lbf). Isp: 295 sec. Burn time: 48 sec. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 0.76 m (2.49 ft). Span: 0.76 m (2.49 ft). Length: 3.51 m (11.51 ft). Propellants: Solid. No Engines: 1. Engine: X-259A. Status: Out of production.

• Stage Number: 4. 1 x Stage: Altair 3. Gross Mass: 301 kg (663 lb). Empty Mass: 25 kg (55 lb). Thrust (vac): 27.400 kN (6,160 lbf). Isp: 280 sec. Burn time: 27 sec. Isp(sl): 255 sec. Diameter: 0.64 m (2.09 ft). Span: 0.64 m (2.09 ft). Length: 2.53 m (8.30 ft). Propellants: Solid. No Engines: 1. Engine: FW-4S, TEM640.

1979 October 30 - 14:16 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC5. Launch Pad: SLC5. Launch Vehicle: Scout G. Model: Scout G-1. LV Configuration: Scout G-1 S203C.

• Magsat Nation: USA. Payload: AEM 3. Mass: 181 kg (399 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Magsat. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 352 km (218 mi). Apogee: 561 km (348 mi). Inclination: 96.80 deg. Period: 93.70 min. COSPAR: 1979-094A. USAF Sat Cat: 11604. Decay Date: 1980-06-11. Measured near-Earth magnetic field and crustal anomalies. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Nova 1 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 170 kg (370 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: TIP. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,165 km (723 mi). Apogee: 1,185 km (736 mi). Inclination: 90.20 deg. Period: 108.90 min. COSPAR: 1981-044A. USAF Sat Cat: 12458. Improved Transit. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Nova 3 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 165 kg (363 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: TIP. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,152 km (715 mi). Apogee: 1,200 km (700 mi). Inclination: 89.90 deg. Period: 108.90 min. COSPAR: 1984-110A. USAF Sat Cat: 15362. Improved Transit. Pulsed plasma engine. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Transit O-24 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 55 kg (121 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Transit. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Apogee: 1,254 km (779 mi). Inclination: 89.90 deg. Period: 107.90 min. COSPAR: 1985-066A. USAF Sat Cat: 15935. First operational Transits launched in 12 years due to reliability of original constellation. First paired Transit launch. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Transit O-30 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 55 kg (121 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Transit. Agency: USN. Perigee: 999 km (620 mi). Apogee: 1,255 km (779 mi). Inclination: 89.90 deg. Period: 107.90 min. COSPAR: 1985-066B. USAF Sat Cat: 15936. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• USA 13 Nation: USA. Payload: ITV 1 ASAT Balloon Target. Class: Military. Type: ASAT Target. Spacecraft: ITV. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 311 km (193 mi). Apogee: 691 km (429 mi). Inclination: 37.10 deg. Period: 94.60 min. COSPAR: 1985-114A. USAF Sat Cat: 16328. Decay Date: 1989-05-11. Target balloon for F-15-launched ASAT missile. The battery-powered vehicle remained uninflated in orbit until a test was planned. Orbital decay data indicated the balloon was never inflated. It decayed without an intercept being attempted. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• USA 14 Nation: USA. Payload: ITV 2 ASAT Balloon Target. Class: Military. Type: ASAT Target. Spacecraft: ITV. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 284 km (176 mi). Apogee: 450 km (270 mi). Inclination: 37.10 deg. Period: 91.90 min. COSPAR: 1985-114B. USAF Sat Cat: 16329. Decay Date: 1987-08-09. Target balloon for F-15-launched ASAT missile. The battery-powered vehicle remained uninflated in orbit until a test was planned. Orbital decay data indicates the balloon was inflated on 18 December 1986. However for operational or political reasons no intercept was ever attempted.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• ITV 1 Balloon Nation: USA. Payload: ITV 1 Balloon. Class: Military. Type: ASAT Target. Spacecraft: ITV. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 310 km (190 mi). Apogee: 737 km (457 mi). Inclination: 37.00 deg. Period: 95.10 min. COSPAR: 1985-114D. USAF Sat Cat: 17247. Decay Date: 1987-03-02. References: 279.

• ITV 1 Balloon Nation: USA. Class: Military. Type: ASAT Target. Spacecraft: ITV. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1985-114xx. USAF Sat Cat: 16328. Decay Date: 1989-05-11. References: 279.

• Polar Bear Nation: USA. Payload: Transit O-16 / P 87-1. Mass: 125 kg (275 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Transit. Agency: USAF STP. Perigee: 955 km (593 mi). Apogee: 1,013 km (629 mi). Inclination: 89.60 deg. Period: 104.80 min. COSPAR: 1986-088A. USAF Sat Cat: 17070. Tranist O-17 had been turned over to the National Air and Space Museum in 1976 and was displayed to the public for more than 8 years. In 1984, it was refurbished at APL and launched as the Polar Beacon Experiment and Auroral Research satellite to collect data for studying communications over the Earth’s polar regions.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Transit O-27 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 59 kg (130 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Transit. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,016 km (631 mi). Apogee: 1,174 km (729 mi). Inclination: 90.30 deg. Period: 107.20 min. COSPAR: 1987-080A. USAF Sat Cat: 18361. Dual launch of operational Transits manufactured in the 1960's to replenish the constellation. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Transit O-29 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 59 kg (130 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Transit. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,016 km (631 mi). Apogee: 1,177 km (731 mi). Inclination: 90.30 deg. Period: 107.20 min. COSPAR: 1987-080B. USAF Sat Cat: 18362. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• San Marco D/L Nation: Italy. Payload: San Marco 5. Mass: 236 kg (520 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Atmosphere. Spacecraft: San Marco. Agency: ASI. Perigee: 268 km (166 mi). Apogee: 625 km (388 mi). Inclination: 3.00 deg. Period: 93.50 min. COSPAR: 1988-026A. USAF Sat Cat: 19013. Decay Date: 1988-12-06. Upper atmosphere studies; US, France, Italy participation. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Transit O-23 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 64 kg (141 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Transit. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,016 km (631 mi). Apogee: 1,301 km (808 mi). Inclination: 90.40 deg. Period: 108.50 min. COSPAR: 1988-033A. USAF Sat Cat: 19070. Dual launch of operational Transits manufactured in the 1960's to replenish the constellation. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Transit O-32 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 64 kg (141 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Transit. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,017 km (631 mi). Apogee: 1,298 km (806 mi). Inclination: 90.40 deg. Period: 108.50 min. COSPAR: 1988-033B. USAF Sat Cat: 19071. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Nova 2 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 174 kg (383 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: TIP. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,154 km (717 mi). Apogee: 1,198 km (744 mi). Inclination: 90.10 deg. Period: 108.90 min. COSPAR: 1988-052A. USAF Sat Cat: 19223. Improved Transit. Pulsed plasma thruster References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Transit O-25 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 59 kg (130 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Transit. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,032 km (641 mi). Apogee: 1,176 km (730 mi). Inclination: 89.80 deg. Period: 107.30 min. COSPAR: 1988-074A. USAF Sat Cat: 19419. Dual launch of operational Transits manufactured in the 1960's to replenish the constellation. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Transit O-31 Nation: USA. Program: Transit. Mass: 59 kg (130 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: Transit. Agency: USN. Perigee: 1,032 km (641 mi). Apogee: 1,174 km (729 mi). Inclination: 89.80 deg. Period: 107.30 min. COSPAR: 1988-074B. USAF Sat Cat: 19420. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Macsat 1; M-1 Nation: USA. Payload: MacSat 1. Mass: 68 kg (149 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Macsat. Agency: DARPA. Perigee: 602 km (374 mi). Apogee: 753 km (467 mi). Inclination: 89.90 deg. Period: 98.30 min. COSPAR: 1990-043A. USAF Sat Cat: 20607. Multiple Access Communications Satellite; global store and forward communications. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Macsat 2; M-2 Nation: USA. Payload: MacSat 2. Mass: 68 kg (149 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: Macsat. Agency: DARPA. Perigee: 600 km (370 mi). Apogee: 749 km (465 mi). Inclination: 89.90 deg. Period: 98.30 min. COSPAR: 1990-043B. USAF Sat Cat: 20608. Multiple Access Communications Satellite; global store and forward communications. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• REX Nation: USA. Payload: REX 1. Mass: 85 kg (187 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Ionosphere. Spacecraft: REX. Agency: USAF Rom. Perigee: 767 km (476 mi). Apogee: 869 km (539 mi). Inclination: 89.50 deg. Period: 101.30 min. COSPAR: 1991-045A. USAF Sat Cat: 21527. Radiation Experiment; tested communications components in high radiation environment. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• SAMPEX Nation: USA. Program: Small Explorer. Mass: 158 kg (348 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: SAMPEX. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 506 km (314 mi). Apogee: 670 km (410 mi). Inclination: 81.70 deg. Period: 96.50 min. COSPAR: 1992-038A. USAF Sat Cat: 22012. First Small Explorer mission; Solar Anomalous and Magnetospheric Particle Explorer. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• MSTI Nation: USA. Payload: MSTI 1. Mass: 180 kg (390 lb). Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: MSTI. Agency: USAF/SDI. Perigee: 289 km (179 mi). Apogee: 366 km (227 mi). Inclination: 96.70 deg. Period: 91.10 min. COSPAR: 1992-078A. USAF Sat Cat: 22229. Decay Date: 1993-07-18. BMDO technology demonstration; Miniature Seeker Technology Demonstration. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Radcal Nation: USA. Mass: 95 kg (209 lb). Class: Calibration. Spacecraft: Radcal. Agency: USAF 30S. Perigee: 753 km (467 mi). Apogee: 882 km (548 mi). Inclination: 89.60 deg. Period: 101.20 min. COSPAR: 1993-041A. USAF Sat Cat: 22698. Radar calibration. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• MSTI-2 Nation: USA. Payload: MSTI 2. Mass: 163 kg (359 lb). Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: MSTI. Agency: USAF/SDI. Perigee: 415 km (257 mi). Apogee: 433 km (269 mi). Inclination: 93.10 deg. Period: 97.10 min. COSPAR: 1994-028A. USAF Sat Cat: 23101. Decay Date: 1998-11-28. Last Scout launch; BMDO technology tests. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page, Harvard University, 1997-present. Jonathan McDowell's complete on-line listing of all objects orbited and over 20,000 rocket launches Accessed at: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.

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