Thor Agena D | Poppy 3A & 3B

The Government/Top Secret flight Thor Agena D | Poppy 3A & 3B departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Thor Agena D, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Thor Agena D
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Thor Agena D | Poppy 3A & 3B cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-12-13T04:07:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Agena D lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor Agena D passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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