Thor Delta E1 | Pioneer 8

A Thor Delta E1 rocket launched Thor Delta E1 | Pioneer 8 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting Helio-N/A.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Thor Delta E1
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Payload
—
Target orbit
Helio-N/A
Thor Delta E1 | Pioneer 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-12-13T14:08:00.000Z
    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 Helio-N/A.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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