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Thor-Delta E1 481/D061

Thor-Delta E1 article 481/D061 successfully launched the European Space Research Organisation's HEOS 1 magnetospheric and solar-wind science satellite into a highly elliptical orbit on 5 December 1968.

Identity

Aliases
Delta 61HEOS 1 launch vehicleThor 481 / Delta 61HEOS-A1 launch vehicle
Name
Thor-Delta E1 481/D061
Slug
thor-delta-e1-481-d061
Status
retired

Details

Description
Thor-Delta E1 article 481/D061 successfully launched the European Space Research Organisation's HEOS 1 magnetospheric and solar-wind science satellite into a highly elliptical orbit on 5 December 1968.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 05:53:03 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 05:53:03 UTC

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First Flight Date
1968-12-05
Last Flight Date
1968-12-05
Serial Number
481/D061
Vehicle Code
D061