Lunar Exploration
The first pioneer orbiter, pioneer 0 was a lunar orbiter intended to enter a lunar orbit for observation. However, the mission failed 77 seconds into launch.
Orbital Attempt
#17
ABMA Mission
#5
Pad Launch
#1
Location Launch
#11
Aug 17, 1958, 12:18 PM
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American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
Length
30 m
Diameter
2.44 m
Launch Mass
51 t
Thrust
667 kN
LEO Capacity
120 kg
Launch Cost
$9M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1958
Fastest Turnaround
27d 22h
Total Launches
3
Successful
1
Failed
2
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: Apr 24, 1958
The Army Ballistic Missile Agency was formed to develop the U.S. Army's first large ballistic missile. The agency was established at Redstone Arsenal on 1 February 1956, and commanded by Major General John B. Medaris with Wernher von Braun as technical director.
Total Launches
12
Successful
5
Failed
7
Pending
0
Consecutive Success
0
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Timezone
America/New_York
Local Launch Time
Aug 17, 1958, 8:18 AM
Total Launches
1,109
Total Landings
75
Coordinates
28.4889, -80.5778