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This is the Scout D, a low-cost, all-solid fuel, four-stage U.S. launch vehicle for boosting small payloads into low-Earth orbits. This specimen is cutaway on the top to reveal its dual payloads, the Injun V (Explorer 40) and Explorer 39 satellites that were launched in 1968. The satellites shown here were backups of the original satellites.

The first Scout was launched in 1960. The vehicle continued to evolve over the years with upgraded motors. The D model Scout appeared in 1972. The last Scout was launched in 1994. This rocket was donated to the Smithsonian in 1977 by the NASA Wallops Island, Virginia, facility.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date ca. 1968 Country of Origin United States of America Type CRAFT-Missiles & Rockets Manufacturer LTV Corporation
 Dimensions Overall: 73 ft. long x 4 ft. diameter, 43200 lb. (2225.04 x 121.92cm, 19595.4kg)
 Materials Stainless steels and other metals; fiberglass fairings on upper stages; plexiglass on cutouts of upper stage to reveal mockup of satellites
 Alternate Name Scout D Rocket Inventory Number A19772726000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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