USAF Delta 3913 Dynamics Explorer 1 & 2
Delta 3913
Status
Success
Date
3 AUG 1981
09:56
Mission Overview
Magnetospheric research satellites placed in polar coplanar orbits, allowing simultaneous measurements at high and low altitudes
Rocket
Delta 3913
Mission Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Polar Orbit
Stages
4
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
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.
Height
35 m
Diameter
2.44 m
Launch Mass
190 T
Thrust
3,188 kN