Thor-Ablestar · DM-21
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.
Height
29 m
Diameter
1.44 m
LEO capacity
150 kg
Manufacturer
United States Air Force
Total launches
19
Successful
13
Pending
0
Successful landings
0
Flight system
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Mission record
Aug 13, 1965
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Jun 24, 1965
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Mar 11, 1965
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Dec 13, 1964
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Oct 6, 1964
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Apr 21, 1964
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA