Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain (US government)
Replay the flight in 3D
About this launch
Discoverer 16 was an American optical reconnaissance satellite. The launch failed when the Agena stage failed to seperate from Thor.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
- Site
- Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Rocket and boosterThor DM-21 Agena-B
- Vehicle
- Thor DM-21 Agena-B
Thor DM-21 Agena-B: specs, record and next flights → US Air Force: all its launches →
MissionGovernment/Top Secret · LEO
Government/Top Secret · LEO
Support NextLiftoff The site has no ads. If it's useful to you, a small tip helps pay for the server.