Thor Delta E1 | Explorer 35

United States Air Force flew Thor Delta E1 | Explorer 35 on a Thor Delta E1 out of Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, placing its payload in 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 17B
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
Thor Delta E1 | Explorer 35 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-07-19T14:19:02.000Z
    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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