Thor DM-21 Agena-B | Discoverer 26

A Thor DM-21 Agena-B rocket launched Thor DM-21 Agena-B | Discoverer 26 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, targeting the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Thor DM-21 Agena-B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 1E
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Thor DM-21 Agena-B | Discoverer 26 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1961-07-07T23:29:48.000Z
    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. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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