MISSION OVERVIEW
OSO (Orbital Solar Observatory) satellite. Its purpose was to return data on the ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma ray emissions of the sun and galaxy.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Delta CAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
OSO C
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low 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: f70762c1-22f6-45a4-b2e4-a3ca2927ad6f
Reported date: Aug 25, 1965 at 15:17 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Thor Delta C →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Delta C
FLIGHTS
10
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
80%
American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor Delta C | OSO C launch?
The Thor Delta C | OSO C is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25, 1965 at 3:17 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for OSO C?
The Thor Delta C | OSO C mission uses the Thor Delta C rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Delta C has flown 10 times with a 80% success rate.
Where is the Thor Delta C | OSO C launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is OSO C going to?
The OSO C mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching OSO C?
The Thor Delta C | OSO C is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Delta C | OSO C 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 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 25, 1965 at 15:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: f70762c1-22f6-45a4-b2e4-a3ca2927ad6f
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
