Thor-Delta B 370/D020
Thor-Delta B article 370/D020 successfully launched NASA's Syncom 2 communications spacecraft on 26 July 1963. Syncom 2 became the first operational satellite in a synchronous-type orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- Delta 20Syncom 2 launch vehicleThor 370 / Delta 20
- Name
- Thor-Delta B 370/D020
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Thor-Delta B article 370/D020 successfully launched NASA's Syncom 2 communications spacecraft on 26 July 1963. Syncom 2 became the first operational satellite in a synchronous-type orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 1963-07-26
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 18, 2026 at 05:35:05 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 22, 2026 at 20:05:17 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1963-07-26
- Search Name
- Thor-Delta B 370/D020 Delta 20 Syncom 2 launch vehicle Thor 370 / Delta 20
- Serial Number
- 370/D020
- Vehicle Code
- D020