Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-3

Operated by United States Air Force, the Communications mission Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-3 delivered its payload into GSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Payload
—
Target orbit
GSO
Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-03-23T01:30:12.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta E1 lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, 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 GSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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