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Thor-Delta M 529/D059

Thor-Delta M article 529/D059 made the first flight of the M configuration with Intelsat III F-1 at 00:09 UTC on 19 September 1968. A first-stage guidance gyro failed and range safety destroyed the vehicle before orbit was achieved.

Identity

Aliases
Delta 59Intelsat III F-1 launch vehicleThor 529 / Delta 59
Name
Thor-Delta M 529/D059
Slug
thor-delta-m-529-d059
Status
destroyed

Details

Description
Thor-Delta M article 529/D059 made the first flight of the M configuration with Intelsat III F-1 at 00:09 UTC on 19 September 1968. A first-stage guidance gyro failed and range safety destroyed the vehicle before orbit was achieved.
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:09:10 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:09:10 UTC

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First Flight Date
1968-09-19
Last Flight Date
1968-09-19
Serial Number
529/D059
Vehicle Code
D059