MISSION NAME
Geos 3 3
Status
Success
DATE
9 APR 1975
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Description
Geodetic research satellite
Delta 1410
Rocket Description
The Delta 1000 series (also referred to as Straight-Eight) was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct eight orbital launches between 1972 and 1975. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets. Several variants existed, differentiated by a four digit numerical code.