VAFB Space Launch Complex 1 West

Overview

Also Known As: Complex 75-3-4, SLC-1W

Systems

  • Thor Agena A
  • Thor Agena B
  • Thor Agena D
  • Thrust Augmented Thor (TAT) Agena B
  • Thrust Augmented Thor (TAT) Agena D
  • Long Tank Thor (Thorad) Agena D

Other Programs

  • Discoverer
  • Corona
  • Argon
  • Lanyard
  • Electronic Intelligence (ELINT)

Cost: Not available

Space Launch Complex 1 West Highlights

  • 1957-1958 – Built to support the Thor Agena A and Thor Agena B programs
  • 28 February 1959 – First launch, Thor Agena A
  • 18 August 1960 – Last launch, Thor Agena A
  • Total launched – 8 Thor Agena A
  • 26 October 1960 – First launch, Thor Agena B
  • 24 November 1962 – Last launch, Thor Agena B
  • Total launched – 20 Thor Agena B
  • 1963 – Upgraded for the improved Agena D upper stage and the Thrust Augmented Thor (TAT)
  • 18 June 1964 – Sole Thor Agena D launched
  • 18 March 1963 – First launch, TAT Agena D
  • 9 March 1966 – Last launch, TAT Agena D
  • Total launched – 14 TAT Agena D
  • 1966 – Upgraded to accomodate the Long Tank Thor (Thorad)
  • 9 August 1966 – First launch, Thorad Agena D
  • 14 December 1971 – Last launch, Thorad Agena D
  • Total launched – 12 Thorad Agena D
  • Complex deactivated
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