UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Thor Able IV | Pioneer V
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Mar 11, 1960 at 13:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Pioneer 5 was a spin-stabilized space probe in the NASA Pioneer program used to investigate interplanetary space between the orbits of Earth and Venus.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Able IVAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Pioneer V
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Heliocentric N/A
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a80dd1f3-c3a2-40f6-a60a-97251eff576f
Reported date: Mar 11, 1960 at 13:00 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Thor Able IV →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Able IV
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor Able IV | Pioneer V launch?
The Thor Able IV | Pioneer V is scheduled for Friday, March 11, 1960 at 1:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Pioneer V?
The Thor Able IV | Pioneer V mission uses the Thor Able IV rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Able IV has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Thor Able IV | Pioneer V launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Pioneer V going to?
The Pioneer V mission is targeting Heliocentric N/A.
Who is launching Pioneer V?
The Thor Able IV | Pioneer V is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Able IV | Pioneer V launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 11, 1960 at 13:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
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Launch ID: a80dd1f3-c3a2-40f6-a60a-97251eff576f
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Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Pioneer V was a Thor Able IV mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on March 11, 1960. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Heliocentric N/A. The launch was a success.