Retired· McDonnell Douglas

Thor Able III

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

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since Aug 1959

Success rate

100%

1 of 1 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 27.4 m
Diameter: 2.44 m
Liftoff mass: 52 t
Liftoff thrust: 668 kN
Stages: 3
First flight: August 7, 1959
Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas

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Retired· McDonnell Douglas

Thor Able III

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

Follow Thor Able III in the app

Launches

since Aug 1959

Success rate

100%

1 of 1 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 27.4 m
Diameter: 2.44 m
Liftoff mass: 52 t
Liftoff thrust: 668 kN
Stages: 3
First flight: August 7, 1959
Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas

Next Launches

No Upcoming Launches

No launch is scheduled for this vehicle right now.

Recent Launches

Aug7Fri

Explorer 6United States Air Force · Thor Able III · Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALaunch Successful2:24 PM UTC

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Recent Launches