August 17, 1958 12:18 pm
Able I (Pioneer)
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Thor Able I
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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The first pioneer orbiter, pioneer 0 was a lunar orbiter intended to enter a lunar orbit for observation. However, the mission failed 77 seconds into launch.
Launch Overview
Window Open
12:18 UTC
Window Close
12:18 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 17, 1958 · 12:18 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
Able I (Pioneer)
Rocket
Thor Able I
Destination
Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The first pioneer orbiter, pioneer 0 was a lunar orbiter intended to enter a lunar orbit for observation. However, the mission failed 77 seconds into launch.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Space Launch Complex 17A
Launch Overview
Window Open
12:18 UTC
Window Close
12:18 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 17, 1958 · 12:18 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
Able I (Pioneer)
Rocket
Thor Able I
Destination
Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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