Delta 1914

In-active

McDonnell Douglas (MDC)

Nov. 10, 1972

Description

The Delta 1000 series (also referred to as Straight-Eight) was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct eight orbital launches between 1972 and 1975. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets. Several variants existed, differentiated by a four digit numerical code.

Specifications
  • Stages
    4
  • Length
    35.0 m
  • Diameter
    2.44 m
  • Fairing Diameter
    2.44 m
  • Launch Mass
    130.0 T
  • Thrust
    2287.0 kN
Family
  • Name
    Delta 1914
  • Family
    ―
  • Variant
    1914
  • Alias
    ―
  • Full Name
    Delta 1914
Payload Capacity
  • Launch Cost
    ―
  • Low Earth Orbit
    ―
  • Geostationary Transfer Orbit
    ―
  • Direct Geostationary
    ―
  • Sun-Synchronous Capacity
    ―

McDonnell Douglas

Commercial
None
MDC

None

Previous Flights

flew on two previous launch(es).

Delta 1914 | Anik A2

McDonnell Douglas | United States of America
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
April 20, 1973, 11:47 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

Geosynchronous communications satellite developed by Hughes Aircraft Company.

Geosynchronous Orbit
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Delta 1914 | Anik A1

McDonnell Douglas | United States of America
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Nov. 10, 1972, 1:14 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

Geosynchronous communications satellite developed by Hughes Aircraft Company.

Geosynchronous Orbit
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