Thor SLV-2A Agena D | Quill 1

The Government/Top Secret flight Thor SLV-2A Agena D | Quill 1 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Thor SLV-2A Agena D, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Thor SLV-2A Agena D | Quill 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1964-12-21T19:08:56.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor SLV-2A Agena D clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor SLV-2A Agena D 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

Last updated: