MISSION NAME
Solar Maximum Mission
Status
Success
DATE
14 FEB 1980
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Description
Solarmax (also known as Solar Maximum Mission or SMM) was a solar observation satellite. Its primary mission was the study of solar flares.
Delta 3910
Rocket Description
The Delta 3000 series was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct 38 orbital launches between 1975 and 1989. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets. Several variants existed, which were differentiated by a four digit numerical code.