UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3

SUCCESSNov 9, 1972 at 03:23 UTCThor Burner 2A →
PADSpace Launch Complex 10W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Military meteorological satellite

MISSION
DSAP-5B F3
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 651bf471-d1a4-4288-a160-388abdf9b9ba
Reported date: Nov 9, 1972 at 03:23 UTC
Last synced: 12 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Burner 2A
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
100%

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.

When is the Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 launch?
The Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 is scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 1972 at 3:23 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-5B F3?
The Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 mission uses the Thor Burner 2A rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Burner 2A has flown 8 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 10W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is DSAP-5B F3 going to?
The DSAP-5B F3 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching DSAP-5B F3?
The Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Burner 2A | DSAP-5B F3 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.
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 9, 1972 at 03:23 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 12 hours ago
Launch Library 212 hours ago
Launch ID: 651bf471-d1a4-4288-a160-388abdf9b9ba
Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.77, -120.62