Thor Able I (McDonnell Douglas)
The Thor Able I is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. It undertook its inaugural launch on 04/24/1958.
American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
Thor Able I Specifications
| Variant | Able I |
|---|---|
| Length | 30 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 51 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 667 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 120 kg |
| Launch Cost | $8,900,000 |
Thor Able I Launch Record
| Total Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 1 |
| Failed Launches | 2 |
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas (MDC)