McDonnell Douglas

Thor Able I

Able I

Retired

Overview

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American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Variant

Able I

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

April 24, 1958

Technical Specifications

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30 m

Length

2.44 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

667 kN

Liftoff Thrust

120 kg

LEO Capacity

—

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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3

Total Launches

1

Successful

2

Failed

33.3%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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