SESP 1
Thor Burner 2
United States Air Force
Mission
SESP 1
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Polar Orbit
Satellite designed to test an infrared celestial mapping sensor system.
Location
Space Launch Complex 10W
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Space Launch Complex 10W has witnessed the launch of 31 rockets, including 31 orbital launch attempts. While Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, has been the site for 862 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.
Rocket
McDonnell Douglas Thor Burner 2
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.
Agency
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 Thor Burner 2 launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Thor Burner 2 launch carrying the SESP 1 mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the Thor Burner 2 launch from?
The United States Air Force Thor Burner 2 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 SESP 1 mission?
The SESP 1 mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Thor Burner 2 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 this launch?
The Thor Burner 2 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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