UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Thor Delta M6 | IMP 6
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Mar 13, 1971 at 16:15 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Earth-orbiting satellite designed to study interplanetary and outer magnetospheric regions.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Delta M6AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
IMP 6
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
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: 8d8ef2f5-0f5c-4f4a-ab2c-64ffc2b1c35a
Reported date: Mar 13, 1971 at 16:15 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Thor Delta M6 →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Delta M6
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
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 M6 | IMP 6 launch?
The Thor Delta M6 | IMP 6 is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 1971 at 4:15 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 IMP 6?
The Thor Delta M6 | IMP 6 mission uses the Thor Delta M6 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Delta M6 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Thor Delta M6 | IMP 6 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is IMP 6 going to?
The IMP 6 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching IMP 6?
The Thor Delta M6 | IMP 6 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Delta M6 | IMP 6 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 21:44 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 13, 1971 at 16:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 8d8ef2f5-0f5c-4f4a-ab2c-64ffc2b1c35a
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
IMP 6 was a Thor Delta M6 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on March 13, 1971. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.