Thor Able II
American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
- Height
- 27.3 m
- Diameter
- 2.44 m
- Stages
- 2
- Recorded launches
- 2
- First flight
- 1959-01-23
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This page records Thor Able II | Transit 1A and its reported outcome: Launch Failure. The date above is a historical record.
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The Transit satellite system was the first satellite navigation system to be used operationally. The system was used to provide accurate location for the US Navy ships. Transit 1A failed to make orbit.
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American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
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Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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