Launch Overview
Vehicle
Thor Burner 2
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
V / LE-6
Outcome
Success
Flight
171/BII-3
COSPAR Designator
1967-065
Mission
Aurora 1 & SECOR 9 (Earth Science)
The Aurora 1 was a small satellite to study the northern and southern lights (Aurora borealis and Aurora australis). SECOR 9 was a small geodetic spacecraft used to precisely determine points on the earth.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Thor Burner 2
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
404 (32 YTD)
Site launches
269 (24 YTD)
Pad launches
9 (2 YTD)
Payloads (9)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-065 | Thor DM-18A 171 | USAF | ||
| 1967-065 | Burner 2 Fairing | USAF | ||
| 1967-065 | Burner 2 Fairing | USAF | ||
| 1967-065 | Star 37B | USAF | ||
| 1967-065A | Secor II S/N 10 (TR-30A) | ACE/GIMR | US | Track |
| 1967-065B | STP P67-1 | ONR/RICE | US | Track |
| 1967-065C | Star 13A/Plume shield | AFSSD | US | Track |
| 1967-065D | P67-1 despin weight | AFSSD | US | Track |
| 1967-065E | P67-1 despin weight | AFSSD | US | Track |