Thor Delta B | Relay 1

The Communications flight Thor Delta B | Relay 1 departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Thor Delta B, bound for Elliptical.

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

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-12-13T23:30:01.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta B lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor Delta B 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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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