Thor Delta E1 | Pioneer 9

Operated by United States Air Force, the Astrophysics mission Thor Delta E1 | Pioneer 9 delivered its payload into 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 9 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-11-08T09:46:29.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta E1 roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Helio-N/A.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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