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Thor-Delta N6 542/D076

Thor-Delta N6 article 542/D076 made the first flight of the six-solid N6 configuration and successfully launched ITOS 1, also called TIROS-M, on 23 January 1970. It was the first Delta launch with six strap-on solid motors.

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Delta 76ITOS 1 launch vehicleTIROS-M launch vehicleThor 542 / Delta 76DSV-3N-6 Delta 76
Name
Thor-Delta N6 542/D076
Status
retired

Details

Description
Thor-Delta N6 article 542/D076 made the first flight of the six-solid N6 configuration and successfully launched ITOS 1, also called TIROS-M, on 23 January 1970. It was the first Delta launch with six strap-on solid motors.
First Flight Date
1970-01-23
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Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 06:10:21 UTC
Updated Time
July 22, 2026 at 20:05:37 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1970-01-23
Search Name
Thor-Delta N6 542/D076 Delta 76 ITOS 1 launch vehicle TIROS-M launch vehicle Thor 542 / Delta 76 DSV-3N-6 Delta 76
Serial Number
542/D076
Vehicle Code
D076