May 20, 1997 10:39 pm
Thor II
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Delta II
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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In November 1995, Hughes was awarded the contract for Thor 2, a high-powered version of Hughes’ spin-stabilized HS-376 model. Thor 2 was successfully launched in May 1997.
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:39 UTC
Window Close
22:39 UTC
Lift Off
May 20, 1997 · 22:39 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Thor II
Rocket
Delta II
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
In November 1995, Hughes was awarded the contract for Thor 2, a high-powered version of Hughes’ spin-stabilized HS-376 model. Thor 2 was successfully launched in May 1997.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 17A
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:39 UTC
Window Close
22:39 UTC
Lift Off
May 20, 1997 · 22:39 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Thor II
Rocket
Delta II
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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