MISSION NAME
GOES 5 5
Status
Success
DATE
22 MAY 1981
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Description
Geostationary meteorological satellite
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.