Thor Able I
McDonnell Douglas
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Family
Thor, Thor-Able
Maiden flight
1958-04-24
Length
30 m
Diameter
2.44 m
Payload to LEO
120 kg
Launches
3
Successful
1
American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
🚀 About the rocket: Thor Able I

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