MISSION NAME
Pioneer 1 1
Status
Success
DATE
11 OCT 1958
LAUNCH PROVIDER
![Army Ballistic Missile Agency + -img](https://apiv2.spacerealm.live/static/images/company-logo/abma/logo.png)
Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Description
The second pioneer orbiter, pioneer 1 intended to enter lunar orbit but missed the Moon after a third stage partial failure.
![Thor Able I Thor Able I](https://apiv2.spacerealm.live/static/images/rocket-img/no-rocket-image.png)
Thor Able I
Rocket Description
American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.