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Thor DSV-2D

Launch vehicle · USA

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American orbital launch vehicle. Single stage vehicle.

More at: Thor DSV-2D.

Country
USA
Agency
Douglas

Chronology

3 events

1962 January 15

11:07 GMT - . Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: Cape Canaveral LC17A. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor DSV-2D.
  • AVT-1 Satellite test - . Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 1,400 km (800 mi).

1962 Feb

LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor DSV-2D.
  • Standard Thor to use three strap-on, solid-propellant motors. - . Space Systems Division asked the Douglas Aircraft Company to define the performance and design of a Standard Thor (DSV-2C) using three strap-on, solid-propellant motors..

1962 July 18

09:30 GMT - . Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: Cape Canaveral LC17A. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Thor DSV-2D.
  • AVT 2 Satellite test - . Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 1,484 km (922 mi).