About this launch
The project pilot payloads were small cylindrical satellites. These missions intended to be the first to launch a satellite from an aircraft. They had only a single instrument, a very primitive infrared line scanning device to make IR images of the ground.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padAir launch to Suborbital flight
- Site
- Air launch to Suborbital flight
Rocket and boosterProject Pilot
- Vehicle
- Project Pilot
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MissionGovernment/Top Secret · LEO
Government/Top Secret · LEO
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