MISSION NAME
Nimbus 5 5
Status
Success
DATE
11 DEC 1972
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Description
Satellite used to test advanced meteorological sensor systems
Delta 0900
Rocket Description
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.