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Launch SuccessfulUnited States Air Force
Delta II: Thor II
In November 1995, Hughes was awarded the contract for Thor 2, a high-powered version of Hughes' spin-stabilized HS-376 model. Thor 2 was successfully launched in May 1997.
Tuesday, 20 May 1997
Mission Data
🇺🇸United States Air ForceEst. 1947
Launch VehicleDelta II 7925
Vehicle FamilyDelta
Vehicle Record34 of 36 launches (94.4%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record972 successes / 106 failures (90%)
Success Streak68 consecutive
Mission TypeCommunications
Target OrbitGeostationary Orbit
Launch PadSpace Launch Complex 17A
Location🇺🇸 Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA USA
Orbital Launches This Year#27
Agency Launches This Year#5
Launches From This Pad145
Launches From This Site1,132
Status Note
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
About Delta II 7925
Delta II is an American space launch system developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of the Delta rocket family operated by United Launch Alliance. With more than 150 missions and a nearly perfect track record, Delta II has established itself as one of the most successful orbital launch systems.
Launch Site
Space Launch Complex 17A · 28.4472°N 80.5650°W
Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.