Thor-Delta C1 was a later three-stage C-series configuration identified in contemporary NASA mission documentation as DSV-3C/FW-4. Three vehicles flew successfully for NASA from May 1966 through January 1969, launching Explorer 32, OSO 4, and OSO 5.
Identity
Aliases
Delta C-1Thor Delta C-1DSV-3C/FW-4DSV-3C1
Family Name
Thor-Delta C1
Full Name
Thor-Delta C1 Launch Vehicle
Reusability
expendable
Slug
thor-delta-c1
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
C1
Details
Description
Thor-Delta C1 was a later three-stage C-series configuration identified in contemporary NASA mission documentation as DSV-3C/FW-4. Three vehicles flew successfully for NASA from May 1966 through January 1969, launching Explorer 32, OSO 4, and OSO 5.