Thor-Delta E1 479/D060
Thor-Delta E1 article 479/D060 successfully launched Pioneer 9 into heliocentric orbit on 8 November 1968. The Delta second stage also deployed the TETR 2 training satellite into Earth orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- Delta 60Pioneer 9 launch vehicleThor 479 / Delta 60Pioneer-D launch vehicle
- Name
- Thor-Delta E1 479/D060
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Thor-Delta E1 article 479/D060 successfully launched Pioneer 9 into heliocentric orbit on 8 November 1968. The Delta second stage also deployed the TETR 2 training satellite into Earth orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 1968-11-08
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/pioneer-9/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 18, 2026 at 05:53:02 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 22, 2026 at 20:05:26 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1968-11-08
- Search Name
- Thor-Delta E1 479/D060 Delta 60 Pioneer 9 launch vehicle Thor 479 / Delta 60 Pioneer-D launch vehicle
- Serial Number
- 479/D060
- Vehicle Code
- D060