Able I (Pioneer)
Thor Able I
Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Mission
Able I (Pioneer)
- Type: Lunar Exploration
- Orbit: Lunar Orbit
- Launch Cost: $8,900,000
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.
Location
Space Launch Complex 17A
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Space Launch Complex 17A has witnessed the launch of 145 rockets, including 145 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1086 rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Rocket
McDonnell Douglas Thor Able I
American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
Agency
Army Ballistic Missile Agency
The Army Ballistic Missile Agency was formed to develop the U.S. Army's first large ballistic missile. The agency was established at Redstone Arsenal on 1 February 1956, and commanded by Major General John B. Medaris with Wernher von Braun as technical director.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Army Ballistic Missile Agency Thor Able I Able I (Pioneer) launch scheduled?
The Army Ballistic Missile Agency Thor Able I Able I (Pioneer) launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Army Ballistic Missile Agency Thor Able I Able I (Pioneer) mission launch from?
The Army Ballistic Missile Agency Thor Able I rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Able I (Pioneer) mission?
The Able I (Pioneer) mission launched aboard a Army Ballistic Missile Agency Thor Able I rocket. American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Army Ballistic Missile Agency Thor Able I Able I (Pioneer) launch?
The Army Ballistic Missile Agency Thor Able I Able I (Pioneer) launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Army Ballistic Missile Agency Thor Able I Able I (Pioneer) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Army Ballistic Missile Agency Thor Able I launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Able I (Pioneer) mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Army Ballistic Missile Agency live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
