UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Thor Burner 1 | OPS 8386
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May 20, 1965 at 16:30 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 10W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The single DSAP-3 (Defense Satellite Application Program Block 3) was a modified DSAP-2 satellite to provide experimental tactical access to weather data.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Burner 1AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
OPS 8386
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: e8d38045-a048-426d-b47b-fb7d09ce4dfe
Reported date: May 20, 1965 at 16:30 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
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PAD WEATHER
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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 | OPS 8386 launch?
The Thor Burner 1 | OPS 8386 is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 1965 at 4:30 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 OPS 8386?
The Thor Burner 1 | OPS 8386 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 | OPS 8386 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 10W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is OPS 8386 going to?
The OPS 8386 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching OPS 8386?
The Thor Burner 1 | OPS 8386 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Burner 1 | OPS 8386 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: May 20, 1965 at 16:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: e8d38045-a048-426d-b47b-fb7d09ce4dfe
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.77, -120.62
Mission Profile
OPS 8386 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 May 20, 1965. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.