Thor MG-18 | DSAP-1 F11

Thor MG-18 | DSAP-1 F11 rode a Thor MG-18 into space from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, deploying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Thor MG-18
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 10W
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO

Mission timeline

  1. 1965-03-18T04:43:46.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor MG-18 lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor MG-18 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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