Pioneer 2
Thor Able I
Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Mission
Pioneer 2
- Type: Lunar Exploration
- Orbit: Lunar Orbit
- Launch Cost: $8,900,000
The third pioneer orbiter, pioneer 2 intended to enter lunar orbit but failed to make orbit when the third stage failed to ignite.
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 Thor Able I launch scheduled?
The Army Ballistic Missile Agency Thor Able I launch carrying the Pioneer 2 mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the Thor Able I 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 Pioneer 2 mission?
The Pioneer 2 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 this launch?
The Thor Able I 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.
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