Thor Able IV Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Thor Able IV launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Thor Able IV
Family
Thor
Manufacturer
First Launch
11 Mar 1960
Successful Launches
1
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Inactive
Stages
3
Length
27.2 m
Diameter
2.44 m
Launch Mass
52 tons
Thrust
668 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
Launch Sites used by Thor Able IV
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Historic U.S. military rocket launch site, pivotal in space exploration and national security.
📍 FL, United States
🚀 987 Launches