A Thor-Able rocket at the Air Force Space and Missile Museum at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
The museum is hosted on LC-26, the site of the first successful American orbital launch, and included an outdoor exhibit area with a rocket garden, including this Thor-Able.
The Thor lower stage’s engine and tanks evolved into the Delta series of launch vehicles when paired with the Delta upper stage.
Behind the Thor-Able and to its right is the Mobile Service Tower for Launch Complex 17B, one of two Thor/Delta launch pads at CCAFS. LC-17B was further modified to support the Delta III and its larger upper stage, but the Delta III was abandoned after three disappointing flights.
The Delta IV’s upper stage is related to the Delta III’s upper stage.
LC-17B also conducted many scientific launches for NASA, as well as supported the growth of the Global Positioning System constellation.
LC-17A is obscured by the palm trees at right.
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