Thor Delta E | ESSA 2

Operated by United States Air Force, the Earth Science mission Thor Delta E | ESSA 2 delivered its payload into SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Thor Delta E
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Thor Delta E | ESSA 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1966-02-28T13:58:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta E lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor Delta E 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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