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Able IVA

Atlas C Able launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on September 24, 1959, carrying 0 payloads. GCAT does not classify the outcome.

September 24, 1959 · 15:12 UTCLaunch 1959-E02Launch no. 51 in the log
RocketAtlas C Able
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC12
OutcomeOEexploded on the pad
Launch agencyUSAF BMDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 24, 1959, 15:12
Launch designation
1959-E02
Mission
Able IVA
Flight name
Static Test
Vehicle flight ID
9C

Orbit and payload

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

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