Thor Delta E1 | Isis 1

Thor Delta E1 | Isis 1 rode a Thor Delta E1 into space from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, deploying its payload to Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Thor Delta E1 | Isis 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1969-01-30T06:46:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta E1 clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, 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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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