PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Delta BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Telstar 2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth 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: d54b71fa-bace-41c3-a6b0-45460c9840c0
Reported date: May 7, 1963 at 11:38 UTC
Last synced: 7 seconds 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 | Telstar 2 launch?
The Thor Delta B | Telstar 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 1963 at 11:38 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 Telstar 2?
The Thor Delta B | Telstar 2 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 | Telstar 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Telstar 2 going to?
The Telstar 2 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Telstar 2?
The Thor Delta B | Telstar 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Delta B | Telstar 2 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: May 7, 1963 at 11:38 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: 7 seconds ago
●Launch Library 27 seconds ago
Launch ID: d54b71fa-bace-41c3-a6b0-45460c9840c0
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
