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Atlas-Able 2 / Atlas D 80 (Pioneer P-30 / Able VA)

Atlas-Able vehicle no. 2, using Atlas D booster 80, launched the Pioneer P-30 / Able VA lunar-orbiter attempt on 1960-09-25. The launch failed, and the expendable vehicle and payload did not complete the planned mission.

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Atlas-Able no. 2Atlas D no. 8080D
Name
Atlas-Able 2 / Atlas D 80 (Pioneer P-30 / Able VA)
Slug
atlas-able-2-atlas-d-80
Status
destroyed

Details

Description
Atlas-Able vehicle no. 2, using Atlas D booster 80, launched the Pioneer P-30 / Able VA lunar-orbiter attempt on 1960-09-25. The launch failed, and the expendable vehicle and payload did not complete the planned mission.
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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 20:22:08 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 20:22:08 UTC

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First Flight Date
1960-09-25
Last Flight Date
1960-09-25
Serial Number
Atlas D 80
Vehicle Code
Atlas-Able 2