Thor Able I | Able I (Pioneer)

Name: Thor Able I | Able I (Pioneer)
Start: 1958-08-17T12:18:00Z
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

The first pioneer orbiter, pioneer 0 was a lunar orbiter intended to enter a lunar orbit for observation. However, the mission failed 77 seconds into launch.

Mission Details

Launch date: August 17, 1958 at 12:18 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Thor Able I
Operator: Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission type: Lunar Exploration