UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Thor Delta B | Syncom 1
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Feb 14, 1963 at 05:35 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeosynchronous Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Syncom 1 was designed to be the first test of a communications satellite in geosynchronous orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Delta BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Syncom 1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous 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: 9de1334e-96fb-44c3-b968-d0b2eda2e63d
Reported date: Feb 14, 1963 at 05:35 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | Syncom 1 launch?
The Thor Delta B | Syncom 1 is scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 1963 at 5:35 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 Syncom 1?
The Thor Delta B | Syncom 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 | Syncom 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Syncom 1 going to?
The Syncom 1 mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Syncom 1?
The Thor Delta B | Syncom 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Delta B | Syncom 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: Feb 14, 1963 at 05:35 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: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: 9de1334e-96fb-44c3-b968-d0b2eda2e63d
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Syncom 1 was a Thor Delta B mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on February 14, 1963. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geosynchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.