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Thor Able III - Liftoff Watch

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Thor Able III

Thor family · USAF

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Recent Missions (1)

Manifest / 02Success

Explorer 6

ProviderUnited States Air Force

PadSpace Launch Complex 17A

DateAug 7, 1959

Local time02:24 PM UTC