MISSION NAME
RAE 2 2
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.