Delta 1900
Launch vehicle · USA
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American orbital launch vehicle. Three stage vehicle consisting of 9 x Castor 2 + 1 x ELT Thor/MB-3 + 1 x Delta F
More at: Delta 1900.
Related
- Family
- orbital launch vehicle
- Country
- USA
- Spacecraft
- AE
- Projects
- Explorer
- Launch Sites
- Vandenberg, Vandenberg SLC2W
- Stages
- Delta F, Delta Thor ELT, Castor 2
- Agency
- Douglas
Chronology
1 event
1973 December 16
06:18 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC2W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Delta 1900.- Explorer 51 - . Payload: AE C. Mass: 658 kg (1,450 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: NASA Greenbelt. Program: Explorer. Class: Earth. Type: Atmosphere satellite. Spacecraft: AE. Decay Date: 1978-12-12 . USAF Sat Cat: 6977 . COSPAR: 1973-101A. Apogee: 4,306 km (2,675 mi). Perigee: 155 km (96 mi). Inclination: 68.10 deg. Period: 132.50 min. Atmospheric Explorer; upper atmospheric research. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). .