See main article: List of Thor and Delta launches.
Between 1970 and 1979, there were 117 Thor missiles launched, of which 108 were successful, giving a 92.3% success rate.
NASA used it to launch its own satellites, as well as to launch satellites for foreign governments and companies.
There were 19 Thor missiles launched in 1970. 18 of the 19 launches were successful, giving a 94.7% success rate.
| Date/Time (UTC) | Rocket | S/N | Launch Site | Payload | Function | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-01-15 00:16 | Delta M | Delta 75 Thor 557 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Intelsat 3-6 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1970-01-23 11:52 | Delta N6 | Delta 76 Thor 542 | VAFB SLC-2W | ITOS 1 / Oscar 5 | Weather Satellite / Amateur radio satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1970-02-04 02:59 | Thorad SLV-2G Agena-D | Thor 534 Agena Unknown | VAFB SLC-2E | SERT 2 | Technological demonstration satellite | MEO | ||
| 1970-02-11 08:40 | Thor Burner 2 | Thor 287 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5A-F1 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1970-03-04 22:15 | Thorad SLV-2H Agena-D | Thor 551 Agena 1657 | VAFB SLC-3W | KH-4B (S/N 1109) | Reconnaissance | LEO | ||
| 1970-03-20 23:46 | Delta M | Delta 77 Thor 558 | CCAFS SLC-17A | NATO 1 | Military communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1970-03-27 07:37 | Thor DSV-2J | Thor 152 | Johnston LE-1 | ASAT test | Suborbital | |||
| 1970-04-08 08:17 | Thorad SLV-2G Agena-D | Thor 553 Agena 6223 | VAFB SLC-2E | Nimbus 4 / TOPO-1 | Weather satellite / Geodesic research satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1970-04-23 00:46 | Delta M | Delta 78 Thor 559 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Intelsat 3-7 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1970-04-24 | Thor DSV-2J | Thor 225 | Johnston LE-1 | Satellite Inspection test | Suborbital | Thor rocket collided with the satellite. | ||
| 1970-05-20 21:35 | Thorad SLV-2H Agena-D | Thor 555 Agena 1657 | VAFB SLC-3W | KH-4B (S/N 1110) | Reconnaissance | LEO | ||
| 1970-07-23 01:25 | Thorad SLV-2H Agena-D | Thor 556 Agena 1654 | VAFB SLC-3W | KH-4B (S/N 1111) | Reconnaissance | LEO | ||
| 1970-07-23 23:23 | Delta M | Delta 79 Thor 563 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Intelsat 3-8 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1970-08-19 12:11 | Delta M | Delta 80 Thor 561 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Skynet-1B | Military communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1970-08-26 10:01 | Thorad SLV-2G Agena-D | Thor 535 Agena 2736 | VAFB SLC-1W | Ferret 15 (OPS 8329) | ELINT | LEO | ||
| 1970-09-03 08:39 | Thor Burner 2 | Thor 288 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5A-F2 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1970-09-24 12:54 | Thor DSV-2J | Thor 271 | Johnston LE-2 | Astronomy research flight | Suborbital | |||
| 1970-11-18 21:29 | Thorad SLV-2H Agena-D | Thor 552 Agena 1658 | VAFB SLC-3W | KH-4B (S/N 1112) | Reconnaissance | LEO | ||
| 1970-12-11 11:35 | Delta N6 | Delta 81 Thor 546 | VAFB SLC-2W | NOAA-1 | Weather Satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
There were 14 Thor missiles launched in 1971. 12 of the 14 launches were successful, giving an 85.7% success rate.
| Date/Time (UTC) | Rocket | S/N | Launch Site | Payload | Function | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-02-03 01:41 | Delta M | Delta 82 Thor 560 | CCAFS SLC-17A | NATO 2 | Military communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1971-02-17 03:52 | Thor Burner 2 | Thor 249 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5A-F3 / Calsphere 3A / Calsphere 4 / Calsphere 5 | Military weather satellite / Technology demonstration (x3) | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1971-02-17 20:04 | Thorad SLV-2H Agena-D | Thor 537 Agena 1659 | VAFB SLC-3W | KH-4B (S/N 1113) | Reconnaissance | LEO | Improper pre-flight procedure caused frozen lubricant to form a plug that resulted in complete turbopump failure 18 seconds after liftoff. The booster lost thrust and impacted the ground not far from the launch complex. | |
| 1971-03-13 16:15 | Delta M6 | Delta 83 Thor 562 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Explorer 43 (IMP-H) | Magnetosphere research satellite | HEO | ||
| 1971-03-24 21:05 | Thorad SLV-2H Agena-D | Thor 538 Agena 1660 | VAFB SLC-3W | KH-4B (S/N 1114) | Reconnaissance | LEO | ||
| 1971-04-01 02:53 | Delta E1 | Delta 84 Thor 491 | VAFB SLC-2E | ISIS-II | Ionosphere research satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1971-06-08 14:00 | Thor Burner 2 | Thor 210 | VAFB SLC-10W | SESP-1 (P70-1) | Technological demonstration satellite | LEO | ||
| 1971-07-16 21:29 | Thorad SLV-2H Agena-D | Thor 552 Agena 1658 | VAFB SLC-1W | Ferret 16 (OPS 8373) | ELINT | LEO | ||
| 1971-09-10 21:33 | Thorad SLV-2H Agena-D | Thor 567 Agena 1662 | VAFB SLC-3W | KH-4B (S/N 1115) | Reconnaissance | LEO | ||
| 1971-09-29 09:50 | Delta N | Delta 85 Thor 565 | CCAFS SLC-17A | OSO 7 / TTS-4 | Solar observation satellite / Technology demonstration | LEO, 321×572 km, 93.2 min, i=33.1°, e=0.0184 | 2nd stage suffered a failure of the attitude control system, however the satellite reached orbit and ground controllers were able to correct its flight path.[1] | |
| 1971-10-14 07:51 | Thor Burner 2A | Thor 159 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5B-F1 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1971-10-17 13:36 | Thorad SLV-2G Agena-D | Thor 570 Agena Unknown | VAFB SLC-1W | ASTEX (P71-2) | Technological demonstration satellite | LEO | ||
| 1971-10-21 11:32 | Delta N6 | Delta 86 Thor 572 | VAFB SLC-2E | ITOS-B | Weather Satellite | planned: LEO / SSO | 2nd stage oxidizer leak starting at T+20 seconds. The attitude control system ran out of propellant trying to correct the stage's flight path and the launch vehicle reentered the atmosphere and broke up above the Arctic Circle. | |
| 1971-12-14 21:13 | Thorad SLV-2G Agena-D | Thor 568 Agena Unknown | VAFB SLC-1W | Poppy (OPS 7898) (x4) | ELINT | LEO | Final flight of SLV-2G | |
There were 11 Thor missiles launched in 1972. All 11 launches were successful.
| Date/Time (UTC) | Rocket | S/N | Launch Site | Payload | Function | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-01-31 17:20 | Delta L | Delta 87 Thor 564 | VAFB SLC-2E | HEOS-2 | Magnetosphere research satellite | HEO | ||
| 1972-03-12 00:00 | Delta N | Delta 88 Thor 573 | VAFB SLC-2E | TD-1A | Astronomical research satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1972-03-24 08:46 | Thor Burner 2A | Thor 153 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5B-F2 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1972-04-19 21:43 | Thorad SLV-2H Agena-D | Thor 569 Agena 1661 | VAFB SLC-3W | KH-4B (S/N 1116) | Reconnaissance | LEO | ||
| 1972-05-25 18:41 | Thorad SLV-2H Agena-D | Thor 571 Agena 1663 | VAFB SLC-3W | KH-4B (S/N 1117) | Reconnaissance | LEO | Final flight of Thorad-Agena Last Corona spacecraft | |
| 1972-07-23 18:06 | Delta 904[2] | Delta 89 Thor 574 | VAFB SLC-2W | Landsat 1 | Earth Resource Technology Satellite | 917 km LEO, near polar, Sun synchronous. | First use of 9 strap-on SRBs. Discovered Landsat Island. | |
| 1972-09-23 13:20 | Delta 1604 | Delta 90 Thor 579 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Explorer 47 (IMP-I) | Magnetospheric research satellite | HEO | First successful flight of Delta-1000 series. | |
| 15 October 1972 17:17 | Delta 300 | Delta 91 Thor 575 | VAFB, SLC-2W | NOAA-2 / AMSAT-OSCAR 6 | Weather satellite / Amateur radio satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1972-11-09 03:43 | Thor Burner 2A | Thor 294 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5B-F3 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1972-11-10 01:14 | Delta 1914 | Delta 92 Thor 580 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Anik-A1 | Communication Satellite | GTO | ||
| 1972-12-11 07:56 | Delta 900 | Delta 93 Thor 577 | VAFB SLC-2W | Nimbus-5 | Weather Satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
There were 7 Thor missiles launched in 1973. 6 of the 7 launches were successful, giving an 85.7% success rate.
| Date/Time (UTC) | Rocket | S/N | Launch Site | Payload | Function | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-04-20 23:47 | Delta 1914 | Delta 94 Thor 583 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Anik-A2 | Communication Satellite | GTO | ||
| 1973-06-10 14:13 | Delta 1913 | Delta 95 Thor 581 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Explorer 49 (RAE-B) | Radio astronomy satellite | Lunar Orbit | ||
| 1973-07-16 17:10 | Delta 300 | Delta 96 Thor 578 | VAFB SLC-2W | ITOS-E | Weather Satellite | planned: LEO / SSO | Hydraulic pump malfunction led to failure of the 2nd stage attitude control system. The booster and payload reentered the atmosphere and broke up. | |
| 1973-08-17 04:49 | Thor Burner 2A | Thor 291 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5B-F4 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1973-10-26 02:26 | Delta 1604 | Delta 97 Thor 582 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Explorer 50 (IMP-J) | Magnetospheric research satellite | HEO | ||
| 1973-11-06 14:02 | Delta 300 | Delta 98 Thor 576 | VAFB SLC-2W | NOAA-3 | Weather Satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1973-12-16 06:18 | Delta 1900 | Delta 99 Thor 585 | VAFB SLC-2W | Explorer 51 (AE-C) | Atmospheric research satellite | MEO | ||
There were 9 Thor missiles launched in 1974. 8 of the 9 launches were successful, giving an 88.9% success rate.
| Date/Time (UTC) | Rocket | S/N | Launch Site | Payload | Function | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-01-19 01:38 | Delta 2313 | Delta 100 Thor 587 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Skynet-2A | Military communication satellite | planned: GTO | First flight of the Delta 2000 series. Stage 2 electronics package short circuited (induced by a piece of conductive contaminant shaken loose during launch), leading to loss of control. | |
| 1974-03-16 08:00 | Thor Burner 2A | Thor 207 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5B-F5 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1974-04-13 21:33 | Delta 2914 | Delta 101 Thor 588 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Westar-1 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1974-05-17 10:31 | Delta 2914 | Delta 102 Thor 590 | CCAFS SLC-17B | SMS-1 | Weather satellite | GTO | ||
| 1974-08-09 03:22 | Thor Burner 2A | Thor 275 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5C-F1 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1974-10-10 22:53 | Delta 2914 | Delta 103 Thor 589 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Westar-2 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1974-11-15 17:11 | Delta 2310 | Delta 104 Thor 592 | VAFB SLC-2W | NOAA-4 / Oscar 7 / Intasat | Weather Satellite / Amateur radio satellite / Ionosphere research | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1974-11-23 00:28 | Delta 2313 | Delta 105 Thor 591 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Skynet-2B | Military communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1974-12-19 02:39 | Delta 2914 | Delta 106 Thor 599 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Symphonie-1 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
There were 16 Thor missiles launched in 1975. All 16 launches were successful.
| Date/Time (UTC) | Rocket | S/N | Launch Site | Payload | Function | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-01-22 17:56 | Delta 2910 | Delta 107 Thor 598 | VAFB SLC-2W | Landsat 2 | Earth Resource Technology Satellite | 917 km LEO, near polar, Sun synchronous. | Satellite operated until Feb 25, 1982. | |
| 1975-02-06 22:04 | Delta 2914 | Delta 108 Thor 593 | CCAFS SLC-17B | SMS-2 | Weather satellite | GTO | ||
| 1975-04-10 23:50 | Delta 1410 | Delta 109 Thor 584 | VAFB SLC-2W | GEOS-C | Geodetic research satellite | LEO | ||
| 1975-05-07 23:35 | Delta 2914 | Delta 110 Thor 596 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Anik-A3 | Communication Satellite | GTO | ||
| 1975-05-24 03:22 | Thor Burner 2A | Thor 197 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5C-F2 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1975-06-12 08:12 | Delta 2910 | Delta 111 Thor 595 | VAFB SLC-2W | Nimbus-6 | Weather Satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1975-06-21 11:43 | Delta 1910 | Delta 112 Thor 586 | CCAFS SLC-17B | OSO-8 | Solar observation satellite | LEO | ||
| 1975-08-09 01:47 | Delta 2913 | Delta 113 Thor 602 | VAFB SLC-2W | COS-B | High-energy astronomy research satellite | HEO | ||
| 1975-09-09 05:30 | N-I | N-1 (F) | Tanegashima SLC-N | ETS-1 (Kiku-1) | Technological demonstration satellite | MEO | First Japanese licensed built Delta flight. | |
| 1975-08-27 01:42 | Delta 2914 | Delta 114 Thor 594 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Symphonie-2 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1975-09-19 | Thor DSV-2J | Thor 201 | Johnston LE-2 | Missile defense test tracking target | Suborbital | |||
| 1975-10-06 09:01 | Delta 2910 | Delta 115 Thor 600 | VAFB SLC-2W | Explorer 54 (AE-D) | Atmospheric research satellite | MEO | ||
| 1975-10-16 22:40 | Delta 2914 | Delta 116 Thor 597 | CCAFS SLC-17B | GOES-A (GOES-1) | Weather satellite | GTO | ||
| 1975-11-06 | Thor DSV-2J | Thor 274 | Johnston LE-2 | Missile defense test tracking target | Suborbital | Last sub-orbital Thor series flight | ||
| 1975-11-20 02:06 | Delta 2910 | Delta 117 Thor 604 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Explorer 55 (AE-E) | Atmospheric research satellite | MEO | ||
| 1975-12-13 01:56 | Delta 3914 | Delta 118 Thor 607 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Satcom-1 | Communication satellite | GTO | First flight of the Delta 3000 series. | |
There were 12 Thor missiles launched in 1976. 11 of the 12 launches were successful, giving a 91.7% success rate.
| Date/Time (UTC) | Rocket | S/N | Launch Site | Payload | Function | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-01-17 23:28 | Delta 2914 | Delta 119 Thor 606 | CCAFS SLC-17B | CTS 1 Hermes | Experimental communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1976-02-19 07:52 | Thor Burner 2A | Thor 182 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5C-F3 | Military weather satellite | planned: LEO / SSO | Thor stage not loaded with enough kerosene fuel due to incorrect LR79 main engine data sheet entry. Satellite re-entered after one orbit. | |
| 1976-02-19 22:32 | Delta 2914 | Delta 120 Thor 603 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Marisat-1 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1976-02-29 03:30 | N-I | N-2 (F) | Tanegashima SLC-N | ISS-1 (Ume-1) | Ionospheric research satellite | MEO | ||
| 1976-03-26 22:42 | Delta 3914 | Delta 121 Thor 610 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Satcom-2 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1976-04-22 20:46 | Delta 2914 | Delta 122 Thor 608 | CCAFS SLC-17B | NATO 3A | Military communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1976-05-04 08:00 | Delta 2913 | Delta 123 Thor 609 | VAFB SLC-2W | LAGEOS-1 | Geodesic research satellite | MEO | ||
| 1976-06-10 00:09 | Delta 2914 | Delta 124 Thor 601 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Marisat-2 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1976-07-08 23:31 | Delta 2914 | Delta 125 Thor 611 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Palapa-A1 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1976-07-29 17:07 | Delta 2310 | Delta 126 Thor 605 | VAFB SLC-2W | NOAA-5 | Weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1976-09-11 08:00 | Thor DSV-2U | Thor 172 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5D-F1 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1976-10-14 22:44 | Delta 2914 | Delta 127 Thor 614 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Marisat-3 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
There were 12 Thor missiles launched in 1977. 10 of the 12 launches were successful, giving an 83.3% success rate.
| Date/Time (UTC) | Rocket | S/N | Launch Site | Payload | Function | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-01-28 00:49 | Delta 2914 | Delta 128 Thor 613 | CCAFS SLC-17A | NATO 3B | Military communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1977-02-23 08:50 | N-I | N-3 (F) | Tanegashima SLC-N | ETS-2 (Kiku-2) | Experimental communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1977-03-10 23:16 | Delta 2914 | Delta 129 Thor 612 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Palapa-A2 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1977-04-20 10:15 | Delta 2914 | Delta 130 Thor 617 | CCAFS SLC-17B | ESA-GEOS-1 | Magnetosphere research satellite | planned: GTO | Premature separation of second and third stages led to failure of Stage 3 spin up. | |
| 1977-06-05 02:59 | Thor DSV-2U | Thor 183 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5D-F2 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1977-06-16 10:51 | Delta 2914 | Delta 131 Thor 616 | CCAFS SLC-17B | GOES-B (GOES-2) | Weather satellite | GTO | ||
| 1977-07-14 14:56 | Delta 2914 | Delta 132 Thor 618 | CCAFS SLC-17B | GMS-1 | Weather satellite | GTO | ||
| 1977-08-25 23:50 | Delta 2313 | Delta 133 Thor 615 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Sirio-1 | Experimental communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1977-09-13 23:21 | Delta 3914 | Delta 134 Thor 619 | CCAFS SLC-17A | OTS-1 | Experimental communication satellite | planned: GTO | Launch vehicle exploded at T+52 seconds due to a rupture of the SRM #1 casing. | |
| 1977-10-22 13:53 | Delta 2914 | Delta 135 Thor 623 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Explorer 56 (ISEE-A / B) | Magnetospheric research satellites | HEO | ||
| 1977-11-23 01:35 | Delta 2914 | Delta 136 Thor 620 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Meteosat-1 | Weather satellite | GTO | ||
| 1977-12-15 00:47 | Delta 2914 | Delta 137 Thor 624 | CCAFS SLC-17B | CS-1 | Experimental communication satellite | GTO | ||
There were 12 Thor missiles launched in 1978. All 12 launches were successful.
| Date/Time (UTC) | Rocket | S/N | Launch Site | Payload | Function | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-01-26 17:36 | Delta 2914 | Delta 138 Thor 613 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Explorer 57 (International Ultraviolet Explorer) | Astronomical observatory satellite | HEO | Satellite operational until 1996. | |
| 1978-02-15 04:00 | N-I | N-4 (F) | Tanegashima SLC-N | ISS-2 (Ume-2) | Ionospheric research satellite | MEO | ||
| 1978-03-05 17:54 | Delta 2910 | Delta 139 Thor 621 | VAFB SLC-2W | Landsat 3 | Earth Resource Technology Satellite | 917 km LEO, near polar, Sun synchronous. | Satellite decommissioned on March 21, 1983. | |
| 7 April 1978 22:01 | Delta 2914 | Delta 140 Thor 626 | CCAFS, SLC-17B | BSE-1[3] | Direct-broadcast satellite | GTO | First of Japanese BSE series, also known as "Yuri 1". | |
| 1978-05-01 03:05 | Thor DSV-2U | Thor 143 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5D-F3 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1978-05-11 22:59 | Delta 3914 | Delta 141 Thor 627 | CCAFS SLC-17A | OTS-2 | Experimental communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1978-06-16 10:49 | Delta 2914 | Delta 142 Thor 625 | CCAFS SLC-17B | GOES-C (GOES-3) | Weather satellite | GTO | ||
| 1978-07-14 10:43 | Delta 2914 | Delta 143 Thor 631 | CCAFS SLC-17A | ESA-GEOS-2 | Magnetosphere research satellite | GTO | ||
| 1978-08-12 15:12 | Delta 2914 | Delta 144 Thor 633 | CCAFS SLC-17B | Explorer 59 (ISEE-3) | Magnetospheric research satellite | HEO to Sun-Earth L1 halo orbit Eventually shifted to heliocentric | First satellite to use Lagrangian point and halo orbit Later re-classified as the International Cometary Explorer. Satellite still operational as of 2014.[4] | |
| 1978-10-24 08:14 | Delta 2910 | Delta 145 Thor 630 | VAFB SLC-2W | Nimbus-7 / CAMEO | Weather Satellite / Ionosphere research | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1978-11-19 00:46 | Delta 2914 | Delta 146 Thor 634 | CCAFS SLC-17B | NATO 3C | Military communication satellite | GTO | ||
| 1978-12-16 00:21 | Delta 3914 | Delta 147 Thor 632 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Anik-B1 | Communication Satellite | GTO | ||
There were 5 Thor missiles launched in 1979. 4 of the 5 launches were successful, giving an 80% success rate.
| Date/Time (UTC) | Rocket | S/N | Launch Site | Payload | Function | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-01-30 21:42 | Delta 2914 | Delta 148 Thor 629 | CCAFS SLC-17B | SCATHA (P78-2) | Military technological research satellite | HEO | ||
| 1979-02-06 08:46 | N-I | N-5 (F) | Tanegashima SLC-N | ECS-A (Ayame 1) | Experimental communication satellite | planned: GTO | Recontact between satellite and upper stage. | |
| 1979-06-06 18:22 | Thor DSV-2U | Thor 264 | VAFB SLC-10W | DMSP-5D-F4 | Military weather satellite | LEO / SSO | ||
| 1979-08-10 00:20 | Delta 2914 | Delta 149 Thor 638 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Westar-3 | Communication Satellite | GTO | ||
| 1979-12-07 01:35 | Delta 3914 | Delta 150 Thor 622 | CCAFS SLC-17A | Satcom-3 | Communication satellite | GTO | ||