About this launch
SCORE or Signal Communications by Orbiting RElay was the world first purpose built communications satellite. It provided a second test of a communications relay system after the first being provided by Pioneer 1.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
- Site
- Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Rocket and boosterSM-65B Atlas
- Vehicle
- SM-65B Atlas
SM-65B Atlas: specs, record and next flights → US Army: all its launches →
MissionCommunications · LEO
Communications · LEO
What it put in orbit1 catalogued object
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCORE 1958-006A | Payload | re-entered 1959-01-21 |
COSPAR ID 1958-006. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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