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Able I (Pioneer)

Thor Able IArmy Ballistic Missile AgencySpace Launch Complex 17A
Sunday, August 17, 1958 · 12:18 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Thor Able I

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches12
Successes5

Provider

Army Ballistic Missile Agency

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Mission Brief

The first pioneer orbiter, pioneer 0 was a lunar orbiter intended to enter a lunar orbit for observation. However, the mission failed 77 seconds into launch.

PayloadAble I (Pioneer)
OrbitLunar Orbit
CustomerArmy Ballistic Missile Agency
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%
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Launch Site

Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

LAUNCH SITE
28.447°N, 80.565°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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