Thor Delta E1 | HEOS 1

A Thor Delta E1 rocket launched Thor Delta E1 | HEOS 1 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting Elliptical.

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
Elliptical
Thor Delta E1 | HEOS 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-12-05T18:55:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Thor Delta E1 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Thor Delta E1 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Elliptical, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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