McDonnell Douglas

Thor Able II

Able II

Retired

Overview

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

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Variant

Able II

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

January 23, 1959

Technical Specifications

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27.3 m

Length

2.44 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

668 kN

Liftoff Thrust

—

LEO Capacity

—

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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2

Total Launches

1

Successful

1

Failed

50.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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