ABOUT THOR DM-21 ABLESTAR
The Thor-Ablestar, or Thor Able-Star, also known as Thor-Epsilon was an early American expendable launch system consisting of a PGM-17 Thor missile, with an Ablestar upper stage. It was a member of the Thor family of rockets, and was derived from the Thor-Able.
PAYLOAD CAPACITY
150 kg
TO LEO
331 lbs
LIFTOFF THRUST
760
KILONEWTONS
170,855
POUNDS-FORCE
~1,019
HORSEPOWER
FLIGHT HISTORY
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit-O 5
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit-O 4
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit-O 3
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit-O 2 & 5E-5
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit-O 1
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit-5BN 3
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit-5BN 2
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit 5BN-1
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | ANNA 1B
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | ANNA 1A
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | 5 Payloads Rideshare
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit 4B & TRAAC
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit 4A & Injun-1 & Solrad 3
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit 3B & LOFTI-1
Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit 3A