The NRL Solrad 8 satellite was one of the Solrad series that began in 1960 to provide continuous coverage of solar radiation with a set of standard photometers. November 19, 1965 at 04:48 UTC · Launch Successful Scout X-4 — National Aeronautics and Space Administration, to Low Earth Orbit Launch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA The world's 497th orbital launch attempt, and 104th of 1965. Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Image by U.S. Air Force (Department of Defense Image Use Policy) via The Space Devs.