MISSION OVERVIEW
Canadian small ionospheric observatory instrumented with a sweep-frequency ionospheric sounder, a VLF receiver, an energetic particle experiment, a cosmic noise experiment, and an electrostatic probe.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor SLV-2 Agena BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Alouette 2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a9ffee40-1461-4482-9365-30fd082cc2de
Reported date: Nov 29, 1965 at 04:48 UTC
Last synced: 13 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Thor SLV-2 Agena B →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
SLV-2 Agena B
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Thor-Agena was a series of orbital launch vehicles. The rockets used Thor first stages and Agena second stages. They are thus cousins of the more-famous Thor-Deltas, which founded the Delta rocket family.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor SLV-2 Agena B | Alouette 2 launch?
The Thor SLV-2 Agena B | Alouette 2 is scheduled for Monday, November 29, 1965 at 4:48 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 Alouette 2?
The Thor SLV-2 Agena B | Alouette 2 mission uses the Thor SLV-2 Agena B rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor SLV-2 Agena B has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Thor SLV-2 Agena B | Alouette 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Alouette 2 going to?
The Alouette 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Alouette 2?
The Thor SLV-2 Agena B | Alouette 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor SLV-2 Agena B | Alouette 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 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 29, 1965 at 04:48 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 hours ago
●Launch Library 213 hours ago
Launch ID: a9ffee40-1461-4482-9365-30fd082cc2de
●Open-Meteo Weather15 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.75, -120.62
Mission Profile
Alouette 2 was a Thor SLV-2 Agena B mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on November 29, 1965. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.