Thor Delta N | TD-1A

Thor Delta N | TD-1A lifted off aboard a Thor Delta N from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, carrying its payload to PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Thor Delta N
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO

Mission timeline

  1. 1972-03-12T01:55:08.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta N clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor Delta N 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 PO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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