Space · launch vehicle
Thor Able I
MDC
RETIRED
At a glance
Launches
3
Success rate
33.3%
1 ok · 2 failed
Payload to LEO
120 kg
Payload to GTO
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Manufacturer
McDonnell DouglasStatus
RetiredFirst flight
24 Apr 1958Reusable
NoHeight
30 mDiameter
2.44 mLaunch mass
51 tLiftoff thrust
667 kNStages
2Launch cost
$8,900,000Booster landings
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American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026