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Retired

Thor Able I

Thor Able I

🏭 McDonnell Douglas🌐 American📖 Wikipedia

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

0.1 t

LEO Capacity

30 m

Height

3

Total Launches

33.3%

Success Rate

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📊 Specifications

📏Height

30 m

⭕Diameter

2.44 m

⚖️Launch Mass

51 kg

🛰️LEO Capacity

120 kg

🌍GTO Capacity

—

🗓️Maiden Flight

Apr 24, 1958

🚀Total Launches

3

✅Success Rate

33%

♻️Reusable

Expendable

🏭Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

🌐Country

American

📋Status

Retired