United States Air Force OPS 8386 Thor Burner 1
About the OPS 8386 Mission
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
The single DSAP-3 (Defense Satellite Application Program Block 3) was a modified DSAP-2 satellite to provide experimental tactical access to weather data.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 10W
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
The Space Launch Complex 10W launch pad has hosted 31 rocket launches, including 31 orbital launch attempts. The Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA launch site has been the location for 887 total rocket launches.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
McDonnell Douglas Thor Burner 1 Rocket
The Thor-Burner was an American expendable launch system, a member of the Thor rocket family. It consisted of a Thor missile, with one or two Burner upper stages.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United States Air Force Thor Burner 1 OPS 8386 launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Thor Burner 1 OPS 8386 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Thor Burner 1 OPS 8386 mission launch from?
The United States Air Force Thor Burner 1 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 10W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the OPS 8386 mission?
The OPS 8386 mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Thor Burner 1 rocket. The Thor-Burner was an American expendable launch system, a member of the Thor rocket family. It consisted of a Thor missile, with one or two Burner upper stages. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United States Air Force Thor Burner 1 OPS 8386 launch?
The United States Air Force Thor Burner 1 OPS 8386 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 United States Air Force Thor Burner 1 OPS 8386 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United States Air Force Thor Burner 1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the OPS 8386 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 United States Air Force live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.