MISSION OVERVIEW
MRPV (Multi Research Payload Vehicle) was a satellite which carried 21 experiments for the USAF.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor SLV-2 Agena DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
MRPV
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 1ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b02cce52-ea6e-4acc-89f0-f6b98ae682a8
Reported date: Sep 2, 1965 at 20:00 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Thor SLV-2 Agena D →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
SLV-2 Agena D
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
75%
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 D | MRPV launch?
The Thor SLV-2 Agena D | MRPV is scheduled for Thursday, September 2, 1965 at 8:00 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 MRPV?
The Thor SLV-2 Agena D | MRPV mission uses the Thor SLV-2 Agena D rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor SLV-2 Agena D has flown 8 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the Thor SLV-2 Agena D | MRPV launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 1E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is MRPV going to?
The MRPV mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching MRPV?
The Thor SLV-2 Agena D | MRPV is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor SLV-2 Agena D | MRPV 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: Sep 2, 1965 at 20:00 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: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: b02cce52-ea6e-4acc-89f0-f6b98ae682a8
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.63
