Thor Able I

TLP Network Inc.

November 8, 1958 7:30 am

Pioneer 2

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Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

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November 8, 1958 7:30 am

Last Updated:

2026-07-14 00:20:17

The third pioneer orbiter, pioneer 2 intended to enter lunar orbit but failed to make orbit when the third stage failed to ignite.

Launch Overview

Window Open 07:30 UTC

Window Close 07:30 UTC

Lift Off Nov 8, 1958 · 07:30 UTC

Launch Facility Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 17A

Target Orbit Lunar Orbit

Payload Overview

Customer Army Ballistic Missile Agency

Payload Pioneer 2

Rocket Thor Able I

Destination Lunar Orbit

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

The third pioneer orbiter, pioneer 2 intended to enter lunar orbit but failed to make orbit when the third stage failed to ignite.

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

Status

Army Ballistic Missile Agency

Space Launch Complex 17A