Back to Resources

Thor-Delta 301/D008

Thor-Delta article 301/D008 successfully launched NASA's first Orbiting Solar Observatory, OSO 1, on 7 March 1962.

Identity

Aliases
Delta 8OSO 1 launch vehicleThor 301 / Delta 8NASA S-16 launch vehicle
Name
Thor-Delta 301/D008
Slug
thor-delta-301-d008
Status
retired

Details

Description
Thor-Delta article 301/D008 successfully launched NASA's first Orbiting Solar Observatory, OSO 1, on 7 March 1962.
Operator
Vehicle Family

Links

Assets & Meta

Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 05:26:34 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 05:26:34 UTC

Other

First Flight Date
1962-03-07
Last Flight Date
1962-03-07
Serial Number
301/D008
Vehicle Code
D008