Launch Overview
Vehicle
Delta 7925
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC17A
Outcome
Success
Flight
D243
COSPAR Designator
1997-025
Mission
Thor II (Communications)
In November 1995, Hughes was awarded the contract for Thor 2, a high-powered version of Hughes' spin-stabilized HS-376 model. Thor 2 was successfully launched in May 1997.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Delta II 7925
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
977 (5 YTD)
Site launches
529 (6 YTD)
Pad launches
112 (2 YTD)