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 2A
Thor Burner 2A
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
23 m
Diameter
2.44 m
LEO capacity
0 kg
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Total launches
8
Successful
8
Pending
0
Successful landings
0
Mission record
Flights on this vehicle.
Completed · 8
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2A | DMSP-5C F3
Feb 19, 1976
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2A | DMSP-5C F2
May 24, 1975
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2A | DMSP-5C F1
Aug 9, 1974
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2A | DMSP-5B F5
Mar 16, 1974
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2A | DMSP-5B F4
Aug 17, 1973
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Successful
Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3
Nov 9, 1972
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA