PADSpace Launch Complex 10W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The DSAP-2 (Defense Satellite Application Program Block 2) satellites series consisted of three modified DSAP-1 military meteorological satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Burner 1AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
DSAP-2 F1
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 10WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 356e8485-1b52-4741-bea8-c7c36f57cff9
Reported date: Sep 10, 1965 at 04:41 UTC
Last synced: 39 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Thor Burner 1 →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Burner 1
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
75%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor Burner 1 | DSAP-2 F1 launch?
The Thor Burner 1 | DSAP-2 F1 is scheduled for Friday, September 10, 1965 at 4:41 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for DSAP-2 F1?
The Thor Burner 1 | DSAP-2 F1 mission uses the Thor Burner 1 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Burner 1 has flown 4 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the Thor Burner 1 | DSAP-2 F1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 10W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is DSAP-2 F1 going to?
The DSAP-2 F1 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching DSAP-2 F1?
The Thor Burner 1 | DSAP-2 F1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Burner 1 | DSAP-2 F1 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 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 10, 1965 at 04:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 39 seconds ago
●Launch Library 239 seconds ago
Launch ID: 356e8485-1b52-4741-bea8-c7c36f57cff9
●Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.77, -120.62
Mission Profile
DSAP-2 F1 was a Thor Burner 1 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 10W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on September 10, 1965. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.