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Thor Agena A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on January 21, 1959, carrying 0 payloads. GCAT does not classify the outcome.

January 21, 1959Launch 1959-E01Launch no. 33 in the log
RocketThor Agena A
SpaceportVandenbergpad 75-3-4
OutcomeOEaccidental launch or ignition
Launch agencyUSAF BMDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 21, 1959
Launch designation
1959-E01
Flight name
Discoverer 0
Vehicle flight ID
160/1019
Flight code
TAG000

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
0 km
Payloads
0
GCAT launch code
OE · AL

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.