Thor Delta E1 | IMP G

Operated by United States Air Force, the Astrophysics mission Thor Delta E1 | IMP G delivered its payload into Elliptical.

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

Mission timeline

  1. 1969-06-21T08:47:58.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Thor Delta E1 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Thor Delta E1 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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