Thor-Able II (Tiros 1) Thor-Able II (Tiros 1)

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Modelsheet (312 KB)
Instruction for version 2 (402 KB) 
Instruction for version 1 (1,35 MB)
Rocket stand (262 KB) (Same used for the missiles)
Small model of satellite and last stage  (106 KB)
History 
In 1960 the Thor- Able was adapted for launching satellites like the TIROS weather satellite (TIROS paper model here).

TIROS I  was the first successful weather satellite. It was launched on April 1, 1960 from Cape Canaveral. The satellite was the first real weather satellite and was equipped with infra-red television cameras.