Deep space
P-1
P-1 is catalogued by GCAT as a deep-space mission in the Able program.

Failed · Launch or early mission failure
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The mission
P-1 is catalogued by GCAT as a deep-space mission in the Able program. This reconstructed record groups 1 GCAT payload or flight element under launch 1959-E02; fields not present in GCAT are intentionally left unset.
Launch profile
The launch
- Launch
- 24 September 1959
- Launch location
- Not documented
- Launch vehicle
- Not documented
- Orbit
- Atmospheric trajectory
Trajectory
Mission timeline
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Mission ended — Failed
Mission failure · 24 September 1959
Launch or early mission failure
GCAT records the primary mission element as ended after a launch or early mission failure.
Hardware
Spacecraft
P-1
GCAT program: Able.
- GCAT ID
- L06227
- Manufacturer
- Space Technology Laboratories
Visual archive
Gallery
One image from P-1.
Verification

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