MISSION NAME
COS-B
Status
Success
DATE
9 AUG 1975
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Description
European astronomy satellite
Delta 2913
Rocket Description
The Delta 2000 series was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct forty-four orbital launches between 1974 and 1981. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets. Several variants existed, which were differentiated by a four digit numerical code.