MISSION OVERVIEW
Explorer 14 was a spacecraft instrumented to measure cosmic-ray particles, trapped particles, solar wind protons, and magnetospheric and interplanetary magnetic fields.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Delta AAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Explorer 14
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d89f28ff-39e7-471f-91e1-00d6d2702011
Reported date: Oct 2, 1962 at 22:11 UTC
Last synced: 53 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Thor Delta A →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Delta A
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor Delta A | Explorer 14 launch?
The Thor Delta A | Explorer 14 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 2, 1962 at 10:11 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 Explorer 14?
The Thor Delta A | Explorer 14 mission uses the Thor Delta A rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Delta A has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Thor Delta A | Explorer 14 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Explorer 14 going to?
The Explorer 14 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Explorer 14?
The Thor Delta A | Explorer 14 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Delta A | Explorer 14 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 2, 1962 at 22:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 53 minutes ago
●Launch Library 253 minutes ago
Launch ID: d89f28ff-39e7-471f-91e1-00d6d2702011
●Open-Meteo Weather53 minutes ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
