Thor-Delta
Description
The Thor-Delta, also known as Delta DM-19 or just Delta was an early American expendable launch system. The first stage was a Thor missile in the DM-19 configuration. The second stage was the Delta, which had been derived from the earlier Able stage. An Altair solid rocket motor was used as a third stage.
Missions
12
Success Rate
91.7%
Successes
11
Failures
1
Success Streak
11
Partial Failures
0
Previous
September 18, 1962
TIROS-6
Thor DM-19 Delta | US Air Force
Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA
July 10, 1962
Telstar 1
Thor DM-19 Delta | US Air Force
Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA
Configurations
Retired
Thor DM-19 Delta
Active 1960 to 1962
Stages
0
Strap-ons
3