Delta 1914
Delta familyMcDonnell DouglasRetired
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
- Thrust
- 2,287 kN
- Height
- 35 m
- Diameter
- 2.44 m
- Launch mass
- 130 t
- Stages
- 4
- GTO capacity
- 680 kg
Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.
Flight record
2flightswith a definitive outcome
100%success rate2 of 2
0failuresincluding partial failures
2success streakcurrent
First flight November 10, 1972 · latest April 20, 1973
Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.
Flights per year
- Successful
- Failed
Show the numbers for Delta 1914 flights per year
| Year | Successful | Failed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | 1 |