MISSION NAME
RAE 2 2
Status
Success
DATE
10 JUN 1973
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Description
Radio astronomy satellite placed into lunar orbit
Delta 1913
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.