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The Thor-Ablestar, or Thor Able-Star, also known as Thor-Epsilon was an early American expendable launch system consisting of a PGM-17 Thor missile, with an Ablestar upper stage. It was a member of the Thor family of rockets, and was derived from the Thor-Able.
📊 Specifications
📏Height
29 m⭕Diameter
1.44 m⚖️Launch Mass
51 kg🛰️LEO Capacity
150 kg🌍GTO Capacity
—🗓️Maiden Flight
Apr 13, 1960🚀Total Launches
19✅Success Rate
68%♻️Reusable
Expendable🏭Manufacturer
United States Air Force🌐Country
American📋Status
Retired📷 Photo Gallery