Space · launch vehicle
Thor Burner 1
MDC
RETIRED
At a glance
Launches
4
Success rate
75%
3 ok · 1 failed
Payload to LEO
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Payload to GTO
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Manufacturer
McDonnell DouglasStatus
RetiredFirst flight
20 May 1965Reusable
NoHeight
23 mDiameter
2.44 mLaunch mass
50 tLiftoff thrust
668 kNStages
2Launch cost
—Booster landings
—Links
WikipediaAbout
The Thor-Burner was an American expendable launch system, a member of the Thor rocket family. It consisted of a Thor missile, with one or two Burner upper stages.
Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026