USAF Delta 0900 Nimbus 5
Delta 0900
Status
Success
Date
11 DEC 1972
07:56
Mission Overview
Satellite used to test advanced meteorological sensor systems
Rocket
Delta 0900
Mission Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
The Delta 0100 series, also Delta 100, 0300 or 300 series, was an American expendable launch system which conducted orbital launches between 1968 and 1972. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets, and the first to be designated using a four digit numerical code. Two variants were flown, individually designated Delta 0300 and Delta 0900.
Height
34 m
Diameter
2.44 m
Launch Mass
116 T
Thrust
2,500 kN