Thor SLV-2 Agena B | Nimbus 1

The Earth Science flight Thor SLV-2 Agena B | Nimbus 1 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Thor SLV-2 Agena B, bound for PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Thor SLV-2 Agena B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO

Mission timeline

  1. 1964-08-28T07:56:57.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor SLV-2 Agena B clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor SLV-2 Agena B 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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