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Delta L

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Delta L, also called Thor-Delta L or Thrust-Augmented Long Tank Thor-Delta, was an American expendable launch vehicle in the Delta rocket family. It was a three-stage variant that used a modified Thor first stage and was flown in the late 1960s, including launches connected with the Pioneer E and TETR satellites; a later Delta L launch carried the HEOS satellite in 1972. The vehicle belongs to the transitional period between early Thor-Delta launchers and later numbered Delta variants.

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What was Delta L?

Delta L, also called Thor-Delta L or Thrust-Augmented Long Tank Thor-Delta, was an American expendable launch vehicle. It belonged to the Delta rocket family.

How many stages did Delta L have?

Delta L was a three-stage launch vehicle. It used a modified Thor first stage.

When was Delta L flown?

Delta L was flown in the late 1960s. Its launches were connected with the early operational history of the Delta rocket family.

What does the name Thor-Delta L refer to?

Thor-Delta L is another name for Delta L. The name reflects the vehicle's modified Thor first stage and its place in the Thor-Delta line.

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