MISSION NAME
IUE
Status
Success
DATE
26 JAN 1978
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Description
UV astronomical obsrvatory used as an international facility
Delta 2914
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.