PADSpace Launch Complex 1E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Poppy was the follow-on ELINT system, which succeeded the Grab ELINT satellite system.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor SLV-2A Agena DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
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: 666c94ab-0e63-4004-bf4e-41795d38ea7a
Reported date: Jan 11, 1964 at 20:07 UTC
Last synced: 27 seconds 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 | Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C launch?
The Thor SLV-2A Agena D | Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 1964 at 8:07 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 Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C?
The Thor SLV-2A Agena D | Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C 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 | Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 1E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C going to?
The Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C?
The Thor SLV-2A Agena D | Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor SLV-2A Agena D | Poppy 5A, 5B & 5C 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
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 11, 1964 at 20:07 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: 27 seconds ago
●Launch Library 227 seconds ago
Launch ID: 666c94ab-0e63-4004-bf4e-41795d38ea7a
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.63
