Thor Burner 2 | DSAP-4B F1

The Earth Science flight Thor Burner 2 | DSAP-4B F1 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Thor Burner 2, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Thor Burner 2
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 10W
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-05-23T04:38:12.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Thor Burner 2 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Thor Burner 2 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches SSO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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