Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-4

A Thor Delta E1 rocket launched Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-4 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting 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-4 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-09-28T00:45:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta E1 clears the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor Delta E1 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in GSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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