Delta family
Delta 3910
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.
Flights flown3
Success rate100%3/3
Maiden flight1980-02-14
Peak year19801 flight
Delta 3910 is built by McDonnell Douglas of the United States. It first flew on 14 February 1980 and last flew on 8 February 1988.
Flight record
100% success rate3 of 3 flown
1980peak 1980 · 1 flight1988
First flight1980-02-14
Latest flight1988-02-08
Failures0
Consecutive successes3
Fastest turnaround1076d 10h
Vehicle
| Stages | 3 |
|---|---|
| Length | 35m |
| Diameter | 2.44m |
| Launch mass | 190t |
| Liftoff thrust | 3,188kN |
| Maiden flight | 1980-02-14 |
| Reusable | No |
Pads used
Orbits delivered
Low Earth Orbit3
Launch history
| Date | Mission | Pad | Orbit | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-02-08 | Delta 3910 | TVE | Space Launch Complex 17B | Low Earth Orbit | Success |
| 1983-01-26 | Delta 3910 | IRAS | Space Launch Complex 2W | Low Earth Orbit | Success |
| 1980-02-14 | Delta 3910 | Solar Maximum Mission | Space Launch Complex 17A | Low Earth 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