Thor Delta M | INTELSAT III F-3

United States Air Force flew Thor Delta M | INTELSAT III F-3 on a Thor Delta M out of Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, placing its payload in Direct-GEO.

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

Mission timeline

  1. 1969-02-06T00:39:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta M lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor Delta M 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 Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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