USAF Delta 2914 ISEE 3
Delta 2914
Status
Success
Date
12 AUG 1978
15:12
Launch Provider
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission Overview
Astrophysics research satellite. Initially in orbit around L1, then on a heliocentric orbit.
Rocket
Delta 2914
Mission Type
Astrophysics
Orbit
Heliocentric L1
Stages
4
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
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.
Height
35 m
Diameter
2.44 m
Launch Mass
130 T
Thrust
2,287 kN