UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Thor Delta C1 | Explorer 32
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May 25, 1966 at 14:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
AE B (Aeronomy Explorer B) was an aeronomy satellite which was designed to directly measure temperatures, composition, densities, and pressures in the upper atmosphere on a global basis.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Delta C1AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Explorer 32
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
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: 85d2374d-cca2-4605-a96b-8674f90865e5
Reported date: May 25, 1966 at 14:00 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Thor Delta C1 →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Delta C1
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%
American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor Delta C1 | Explorer 32 launch?
The Thor Delta C1 | Explorer 32 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 1966 at 2:00 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 Explorer 32?
The Thor Delta C1 | Explorer 32 mission uses the Thor Delta C1 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Delta C1 has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Thor Delta C1 | Explorer 32 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Explorer 32 going to?
The Explorer 32 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Explorer 32?
The Thor Delta C1 | Explorer 32 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Delta C1 | Explorer 32 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 20:51 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch date set: May 25, 1966 at 14:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 85d2374d-cca2-4605-a96b-8674f90865e5
●Open-Meteo Weather13 minutes ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Explorer 32 was a Thor Delta C1 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on May 25, 1966. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.