Flight system
Built to move mass beyond the atmosphere.
The Thor-Burner was an American expendable launch system, a member of the Thor rocket family. It consisted of a Thor missile, with one or two Burner upper stages.
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Thor · Burner 2
Thor Burner 2
The Thor-Burner was an American expendable launch system, a member of the Thor rocket family. It consisted of a Thor missile, with one or two Burner upper stages.
Height
22.4 m
Diameter
2.44 m
LEO capacity
0 kg
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Total launches
12
Successful
12
Pending
0
Successful landings
0
Mission record
Flights on this vehicle.
Completed · 12
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2 | SESP 1
Jun 8, 1971
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2 | DSAP-5A F3
Feb 17, 1971
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2 | DSAP-5A F2
Sep 3, 1970
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2 | DSAP-5A F1
Feb 11, 1970
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2 | DSAP-4B F3
Jul 23, 1969
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2 | DSAP-4B F2
Oct 23, 1968
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA