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Thor-Delta L 564/D087

Thor-Delta L article 564/D087 successfully launched the European Space Research Organisation's HEOS 2 spacecraft into a highly elliptical polar orbit on 31 January 1972.

Identity

Aliases
Delta 87HEOS 2 launch vehicleThor 564 / Delta 87HEOS-A2 launch vehicle
Name
Thor-Delta L 564/D087
Slug
thor-delta-l-564-d087
Status
retired

Details

Description
Thor-Delta L article 564/D087 successfully launched the European Space Research Organisation's HEOS 2 spacecraft into a highly elliptical polar orbit on 31 January 1972.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:09:08 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:09:08 UTC

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First Flight Date
1972-01-31
Last Flight Date
1972-01-31
Serial Number
564/D087
Vehicle Code
D087