Space Launch CalendarNimbus C on Thor SLV-2A Agena B, 1966-05-15 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date1966-05-15 07:55 UTC
VehicleThor SLV-2A Agena BThor SLV-2A Agena B
Thor SLV-2A Agena B flight no.2success rate so far 100%
No. in 196643 / 120orbital attempts
Agency countryUnited StatesLERC
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | Vandenberg AFB, California |
| Payload | Nimbus C |
| GCAT launch tag | 1966-040 |
| Mass to orbit | 0.4 t |
Neighbouring Thor SLV-2A Agena B launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-06-29 | Ferret 4 | Thor SLV-2A Agena B | V | Success |
| 1966-05-15 | Nimbus C | Thor SLV-2A Agena B | V | Success |
Thor SLV-2A Agena B launches per year
Counts orbital launch attempts (successes and failures); suborbital flights excluded. Countries are those of the launching agency.