Thor Able III | Explorer 6

A Thor Able III rocket launched Thor Able III | Explorer 6 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Thor Able III
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical

Mission timeline

  1. 1959-08-07T14:24:20.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Able III clears the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor Able III pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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