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Thor 2A

Delta 7925 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on May 20, 1997, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 20, 1997 · 22:39 UTCLaunch 1997-025Launch no. 4,144 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyMDSSCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 20, 1997, 22:39
Launch designation
1997-025
Mission
Thor 2A
Flight name
Thor II
Vehicle flight ID
D243

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,758 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Thor II1997-025ANORAD 24808TelenorCommunications924 kgIn orbit

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