McDonnell Douglas

Thor Able III

Able III

Retired

Overview

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

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Variant

Able III

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

August 7, 1959

Technical Specifications

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27.4 m

Length

2.44 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

668 kN

Liftoff Thrust

—

LEO Capacity

—

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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1

Total Launches

1

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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