Thor DM-21 Agena-B | Discoverer 18

United States Air Force flew Thor DM-21 Agena-B | Discoverer 18 on a Thor DM-21 Agena-B out of Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Thor DM-21 Agena-B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 1W
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Thor DM-21 Agena-B | Discoverer 18 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1960-12-07T20:20:58.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor DM-21 Agena-B roars off the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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