Thor Delta N6 | NOAA 1

A Thor Delta N6 rocket launched Thor Delta N6 | NOAA 1 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, targeting SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Thor Delta N6
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO

Mission timeline

  1. 1970-12-11T11:35:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor Delta N6 clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor Delta N6 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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