Thrust-Augmented Thor-Agena D 473
Thrust-Augmented Thor-Agena D vehicle 473, NASA's Thor-Agena 7, successfully launched PAGEOS 1 on 23 June 1966. The 30.48-meter passive balloon provided a bright optical reference for worldwide geometric-geodesy measurements.
Identity
- Aliases
- Thor-Agena 7Thor-Agena-7PAGEOS 1 launch vehicle
- Name
- Thrust-Augmented Thor-Agena D 473
- Slug
- thrust-augmented-thor-agena-d-473
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Thrust-Augmented Thor-Agena D vehicle 473, NASA's Thor-Agena 7, successfully launched PAGEOS 1 on 23 June 1966. The 30.48-meter passive balloon provided a bright optical reference for worldwide geometric-geodesy measurements.
- Operator Id
- vh76vnx3yy1vy23j7zc3wk80wx7nhx5f
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7jsx6s1xzepghp18h70te6zx8af95m
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 1:22:17 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 1:22:17 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1966-06-23
- Last Flight Date
- 1966-06-23
- Serial Number
- 473
- Vehicle Code
- DSV-2C / PAGEOS 1