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Thor Able II

2FLIGHTS

50%SUCCESS

1FAILURES

1STREAK

Jan 1959FIRST FLIGHT

NOREUSABLE

HEIGHT27.3 m

DIAMETER2.44 m

LAUNCH MASS52 kg

LIFTOFF THRUST668 kN

STAGES2

ABOUT THOR ABLE II

American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.

DIMENSIONS

↕Height27.3 m (90 ft)

↔Diameter2.44 m (8 ft)

⚖Launch Mass52 kg (115 lbs)

▣Stages2

FLIGHT HISTORY

Thor Able II | Tiros 1

Apr 1, 1960SUCCESS

Thor Able II | Transit 1A

Sep 17, 1959FAILURE

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