Delta family
Delta 0900
The Delta 0100 series, also Delta 100, 0300 or 300 series, was an American expendable launch system which conducted orbital launches between 1968 and 1972. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets, and the first to be designated using a four digit numerical code. Two variants were flown, individually designated Delta 0300 and Delta 0900.
Delta 0900 is built by McDonnell Douglas of the United States. It first flew on 23 July 1972 and last flew on 11 December 1972.
Flight record
Payload
| Low Earth orbit | 1,300kg |
|---|---|
| Sun-synchronous orbit | 816kg |
Vehicle
| Stages | 3 |
|---|---|
| Length | 34m |
| Diameter | 2.44m |
| Launch mass | 116t |
| Liftoff thrust | 2,500kN |
| Maiden flight | 1972-07-23 |
| Reusable | No |
Pads used
Orbits delivered
Launch history
| Date | Mission | Pad | Orbit | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-12-11 | Delta 0900 | Nimbus 5 | Space Launch Complex 2W | Low Earth Orbit | Success |
| 1972-07-23 | Delta 0900 | Landsat 1 | Space Launch Complex 2W | Sun-Synchronous Orbit | Success |
Specifications from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, launch records from Space Index. Derived figures are computed here; see sources and method.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Fewer than three recorded flights, so this page is marked noindex. It is here for completeness, not for search.