UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Thor Delta B | Relay 1

SUCCESSDec 13, 1962 at 23:30 UTCThor Delta B →
PADSpace Launch Complex 17A
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPECommunications

Relay 1 was principally a communications satellite. Included in its payload were radiation experiments designed to map the earth’s radiation belts.

MISSION
Relay 1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e4661171-ad81-43fb-98ae-e14e109428bb
Reported date: Dec 13, 1962 at 23:30 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Delta B
FLIGHTS
9
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
88.9%

American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.

When is the Thor Delta B | Relay 1 launch?
The Thor Delta B | Relay 1 is scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 1962 at 11:30 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 Relay 1?
The Thor Delta B | Relay 1 mission uses the Thor Delta B rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Delta B has flown 9 times with a 88.9% success rate.
Where is the Thor Delta B | Relay 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Relay 1 going to?
The Relay 1 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Relay 1?
The Thor Delta B | Relay 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Delta B | Relay 1 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 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 13, 1962 at 23:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 1 minute ago
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Launch ID: e4661171-ad81-43fb-98ae-e14e109428bb
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Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
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