McDonnell Douglas

Thor Delta B

Delta B

Retired

Overview

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American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Variant

Delta B

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

December 13, 1962

Technical Specifications

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31 m

Length

2.44 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

667 kN

Liftoff Thrust

370 kg

LEO Capacity

68 kg

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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9

Total Launches

8

Successful

1

Failed

88.9%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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