Failure

Thor Able I | Able I (Pioneer)

Name: Thor Able I | Able I (Pioneer)
Start: 1958-08-17T12:18:00Z

Sun 17 Aug, 12:18 UTC

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 type: Lunar Exploration · Orbit: Lunar Orbit

Rocket: Thor Able I · Provider: Army Ballistic Missile Agency

Launch pad

Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · View on map (opens in new tab)