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Thor-Burner 2A Launch Vehicle

Thor-Burner 2A was the enlarged follow-on Burner configuration used for eight successful DMSP Block 5B and Block 5C launches from Vandenberg between 1971 and 1976.

Thor-Burner 2A Launch Vehicle
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Identity

Aliases
Thor Burner IIAThor-Burner IIA
Family Name
Thor-Burner 2A
Full Name
Thor-Burner 2A Launch Vehicle
Status
retired
Type
rocket

Details

Description
Thor-Burner 2A was the enlarged follow-on Burner configuration used for eight successful DMSP Block 5B and Block 5C launches from Vandenberg between 1971 and 1976.
First Flight Year
1,971
Last Flight Year
1,976
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Operator
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Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
3

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Official Url
https://www.losangeles.spaceforce.mil/Portals/16/documents/AFD-120802-071.pdf

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 05:11:04 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 10:00:18 UTC
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