Retired· United States Air Force

Thor-Delta

The Delta DM-19, or Thor-Delta was an early launch system used for 12 launches in the early '60s in the US. The first stage was a Thor missile with the second stage being the Delta, hence the name Thor-Delta.

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Launches

since May 1960

Success rate

100%

3 of 3 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 18.42 m
Diameter: 2.44 m
Liftoff mass: 54 t
Liftoff thrust: 759 kN
Stages: 3
Listed launch price: $4.9 million
First flight: May 13, 1960
Manufacturer: United States Air Force

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