MISSION NAME
Exosat
Status
Success
DATE
26 MAY 1983
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Description
European astronomy satellite designed dedicated to X-ray observations
Delta 3914
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.