Army Ballistic Missile AgencyThor Able ISpace Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Thor Able I | Pioneer 2
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Army Ballistic Missile Agency's 9th launch · 9th this year · humanity's 28th orbital launch attempt
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Window: Nov 8, 07:30 – Nov 8, 07:30 UTC
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Pioneer 2
The third pioneer orbiter, pioneer 2 intended to enter lunar orbit but failed to make orbit when the third stage failed to ignite.
Lunar Exploration · Lunar Orbit (LO)
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