United States Air Force

Thor-Delta

DM-19

Retired

Overview

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The Delta DM-19, or Thor-Delta was an early launch system used for 12 launches in the early '60s in the US. The first stage was a Thor missile with the second stage being the Delta, hence the name Thor-Delta. Of 12 flights, it failed only once and put 11 satellites into orbit between 1960 and 62.

Manufacturer

United States Air Force

Variant

DM-19

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

May 13, 1960

Technical Specifications

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18.42 m

Length

2.44 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

759 kN

Liftoff Thrust

—

LEO Capacity

—

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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3

Total Launches

3

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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