Thor Delta M6
Launch vehicle · USA
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American orbital launch vehicle. Four stage vehicle consisting of 6 x Castor 2 + 1 x LT Thor DSV-2L-1C + 1 x Delta E + 1 x Star 37D
LEO Payload: 450 kg (990 lb). Payload: 450 kg (990 lb) to a GTO.
Related
- Family
- orbital launch vehicle
- Country
- USA
- Spacecraft
- IMP
- Projects
- Explorer
- Launch Sites
- Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral LC17A
- Stages
- Delta Thor LT, Delta E, Castor 2, Star 37
- Agency
- Douglas
Chronology
1 event
1971 March 13
16:15 GMT - . Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: Cape Canaveral LC17A. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor Delta M6.- Explorer 43 - .
Payload: IMP I. Mass: 288 kg (634 lb). Nation: USA.
Agency: NASA Greenbelt.
Program: Explorer.
Class: Earth.
Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft: IMP.
Decay Date: 1974-10-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 5043 . COSPAR: 1971-019A. Apogee: 203,130 km (126,210 mi). Perigee: 1,845 km (1,146 mi). Inclination: 31.20 deg. Period: 5,957.90 min.
In its first use at Cape Canaveral, a NASA Long Tank Thrust Augmented Thor/ Delta boosted Explorer 43 into orbit. This was the first "Super Six" configuration Thor/Delta, with strap-on solid-rocket boosters motors, to be launched from the Eastern Test Range. Earth magnetosphere research. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B).