Thor Delta E1 | ESSA 6

Thor Delta E1 | ESSA 6 lifted off aboard a Thor Delta E1 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, carrying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Thor Delta E1 | ESSA 6 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-11-10T17:53:08.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta E1 roars off the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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