Retired· McDonnell Douglas

Thor Delta J

American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.

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Launches

since Jul 1968

Success rate

100%

1 of 1 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 31 m
Diameter: 2.44 m
Liftoff mass: 69 t
Liftoff thrust: 1,452 kN
To low Earth orbit: 260 kg
To geostationary transfer: 263 kg
Stages: 4
Listed launch price: $16.6 million
First flight: July 4, 1968
Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas

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Retired· McDonnell Douglas

Thor Delta J

American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.

Follow Thor Delta J in the app

Launches

since Jul 1968

Success rate

100%

1 of 1 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 31 m
Diameter: 2.44 m
Liftoff mass: 69 t
Liftoff thrust: 1,452 kN
To low Earth orbit: 260 kg
To geostationary transfer: 263 kg
Stages: 4
Listed launch price: $16.6 million
First flight: July 4, 1968
Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas

Next Launches

No Upcoming Launches

No launch is scheduled for this vehicle right now.

Recent Launches

Jul4Thu

RAE 1United States Air Force · Thor Delta J · Space Launch Complex 2E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALaunch Successful5:26 PM UTC

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