Retired· McDonnell Douglas

Thor Able II

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

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Launches

since Jan 1959

Success rate

50%

1 of 2 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 27.3 m
Diameter: 2.44 m
Liftoff mass: 52 t
Liftoff thrust: 668 kN
Stages: 2
First flight: January 23, 1959
Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas

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