UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Thor SLV-2A Agena D | P-770 Group 3-D 2
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Feb 9, 1966 at 19:45 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 2W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
ELINT/SIGINT satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor SLV-2A Agena DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
P-770 Group 3-D 2
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e3355858-7637-4d04-a533-72bd1b9610ab
Reported date: Feb 9, 1966 at 19:45 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Thor SLV-2A Agena D →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
SLV-2A Agena D
FLIGHTS
61
SUCCESSES
57
SUCCESS RATE
93.4%
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-2A Agena D | P-770 Group 3-D 2 launch?
The Thor SLV-2A Agena D | P-770 Group 3-D 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 1966 at 7:45 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 P-770 Group 3-D 2?
The Thor SLV-2A Agena D | P-770 Group 3-D 2 mission uses the Thor SLV-2A Agena D rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor SLV-2A Agena D has flown 61 times with a 93.4% success rate.
Where is the Thor SLV-2A Agena D | P-770 Group 3-D 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is P-770 Group 3-D 2 going to?
The P-770 Group 3-D 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching P-770 Group 3-D 2?
The Thor SLV-2A Agena D | P-770 Group 3-D 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor SLV-2A Agena D | P-770 Group 3-D 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 20:51 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 9, 1966 at 19:45 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: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: e3355858-7637-4d04-a533-72bd1b9610ab
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.62
Mission Profile
P-770 Group 3-D 2 was a Thor SLV-2A Agena D mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on February 9, 1966. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.