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Thor Delta M6

Thor family · built by McDonnell Douglas · maiden flight 1971-03-13

Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-17

American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.

Specifications

32.4 mLength
2.44 mDiameter
103 tLaunch mass
4Stages
2411 kNLiftoff thrust

Payload Capacity

450 kgTo LEO
450 kgTo GTO

Lifetime Launch Record

As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.

1Total launches
1Successful
0Failed
0Upcoming

Launches Tracked on This Site

1In our archive
100.0%Success rate
Mar 13, 1971 16:15 UTCEarliest tracked
Mar 13, 1971 16:15 UTCMost recent
MissionDateStatus
Thor Delta M6 | IMP 6 Mar 13, 1971 16:15 UTC Success

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