UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Thor Delta B | Relay 1
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Dec 13, 1962 at 23:30 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Relay 1 was principally a communications satellite. Included in its payload were radiation experiments designed to map the earth’s radiation belts.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Delta BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Relay 1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e4661171-ad81-43fb-98ae-e14e109428bb
Reported date: Dec 13, 1962 at 23:30 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Thor Delta B →
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
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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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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
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Launch ID: e4661171-ad81-43fb-98ae-e14e109428bb
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Relay 1 was a Thor Delta B mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on December 13, 1962. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.