Rideshare launch carrying LOFTI 2, SECOR, Poppy 1, Injun 2 and Surcal 1. January 24, 1962 at 09:30 UTC · Launch Failure Thor DM-21 Ablestar — United States Air Force, to Low Earth Orbit Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA The world's 144th orbital launch attempt, and 2nd of 1962. Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Image via The Space Devs.