Thor Delta E1 | IMP F

A Thor Delta E1 rocket launched Thor Delta E1 | IMP F from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, targeting Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Thor Delta E1 | IMP F cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-05-24T14:05:54.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta E1 lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor Delta E1 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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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