Thor Delta E1 | Explorer 33

Thor Delta E1 | Explorer 33 rode a Thor Delta E1 into space from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, deploying its payload to LO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
Thor Delta E1 | Explorer 33 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1966-07-01T16:02:25.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta E1 roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, 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 LO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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