Space · launch vehicle
Thor Burner 2
MDC
RETIRED
At a glance
Launches
12
Success rate
100%
12 ok · 0 failed
Payload to LEO
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Payload to GTO
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Manufacturer
McDonnell DouglasStatus
RetiredFirst flight
16 Sept 1966Reusable
NoHeight
22.4 mDiameter
2.44 mLaunch mass
50 tLiftoff thrust
750 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