Delta 3924 no. 167 Media Gallery

The Delta 3000 series upgraded the boosters to Castor 4 solid propellant strap-ons, while retaining the Extended Long Tank core with RS-27 engine. The 3910 series used the TRW Lunar Module engine in the second stage, while the 3920 series reintroduced the Aerojet AJ110 Delta engine.

The Aerojet history recalls how the company lost the Delta upper stage business for nearly a decade from the mid-1970's to the mid-1980's:

The tug-of-war between the overall vehicle contractor and component system supplier over who should supply how much of the product, began as might be expected. As long as the project remained in Azusa, we had been able to keep the costs below anything Douglas could match. However, at the time when it was to be moved to Sacramento, management required the use of the "new" Commitment Proposal Estimating System which resulted in higher estimated costs. Also, the Douglas Huntington Beach plant was extremely low on work. As a final touch, Aerojet solved the problem by arrogantly sticking to the much higher price to our customer (Douglas). They promptly responded by replacing our system with a similar unit from TRW (surplus LM units) that unfortunately had slightly lower performance. Most of the production from NASA in that time period continued with this TRW engine. Douglas also had kept wearing away at Aerojet's share of the project so that we went from supplying the complete stage to the present status of supplying only the thrust chamber assembly and propellant feed lines.

Manufacturer: Douglas. Launches: 38. Failures: 3. Success Rate: 92.11%. First Launch Date: 1975-12-13. Last Launch Date: 1989-03-24. Launch data is: complete. Payload: 954 kg (2,103 lb). to a: Geosynchronous transfer trajectory. Associated Spacecraft: AMPTE, Anik, AS 1000, AS 3000, Dynamics Explorer, ECS/OTS, Exosat, GOES, HS 376, Insat 1, IRAS, Landsat 4-5, Microsat SSTL, NATO 3, SDI, SMM. Liftoff Thrust: 3,046.200 kN (684,813 lbf). Total Mass: 185,382 kg (408,697 lb). Core Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Total Length: 35.00 m (114.00 ft). Launch Price $: 16.300 million. in: 1977 price dollars.

3 stage vehicle consisting of 9 x Castor 4 + 1 x ELT Thor/RS-27 + 1 x Delta P /TR-201

Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 3,188.000 kN (716,690 lbf). Total Mass: 190,000 kg (410,000 lb). Core Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Total Length: 35.00 m (114.00 ft).

4 stage vehicle consisting of 9 x Castor 4 + 1 x ELT Thor/RS-27 + 1 x Delta P + 1 x Star 48B

Payload: 1,087 kg (2,396 lb). to a: geosynchronous transfer orbit trajectory. Apogee: 40,000 km (24,000 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 3,188.000 kN (716,690 lbf). Total Mass: 191,600 kg (422,400 lb). Core Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Total Length: 35.00 m (114.00 ft).

4 stage vehicle consisting of 9 x Castor 4 + 1 x ELT Thor/RS-27 + 1 x Delta P /TR-201 + 1 x Star 37N

Apogee: 25,000 km (15,000 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 3,188.000 kN (716,690 lbf). Total Mass: 190,000 kg (410,000 lb). Core Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Total Length: 35.00 m (114.00 ft).

4 stage vehicle consisting of 9 x Castor 4 + 1 x ELT Thor/RS-27 + 1 x Delta P /TR-201 + 1 x Star 37E

Payload: 954 kg (2,103 lb). to a: Geosynchronous transfer trajectory. Liftoff Thrust: 3,046.200 kN (684,813 lbf). Total Mass: 185,382 kg (408,697 lb). Core Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Total Length: 35.00 m (114.00 ft).

3 stage vehicle consisting of 9 x Castor 4A + 1 x ELT Thor/RS-27 + 1 x Delta K

Apogee: 700 km (430 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 3,188.000 kN (716,690 lbf). Total Mass: 191,000 kg (421,000 lb). Core Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Total Length: 36.00 m (118.00 ft).

3 stage vehicle consisting of 9 x Castor 4A + 1 x ELT Thor/RS-27 + 1 x Delta K

Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 3,188.000 kN (716,690 lbf). Total Mass: 190,000 kg (410,000 lb). Core Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Total Length: 36.00 m (118.00 ft).

4 stage vehicle consisting of 9 x Castor 4A + 1 x ELT Thor/RS-27 + 1 x Delta K + 1 x Star 48B

Payload: 1,280 kg (2,820 lb). to a: geosynchronous transfer orbit trajectory. Apogee: 40,000 km (24,000 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 3,188.000 kN (716,690 lbf). Total Mass: 191,600 kg (422,400 lb). Core Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Total Length: 36.00 m (118.00 ft).

4 stage vehicle consisting of 9 x Castor 4A + 1 x ELT Thor/RS-27 + 1 x Delta K + 1 x Star 37E

Payload: 954 kg (2,103 lb). to a: Geosynchronous transfer trajectory. Apogee: 120,000 km (70,000 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 3,188.000 kN (716,690 lbf). Total Mass: 191,000 kg (421,000 lb). Core Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Total Length: 36.00 m (118.00 ft).

4 stage vehicle consisting of 9 x Castor 4A + 1 x ELT Thor/RS-27 + 1 x Delta P or Delta K + 1 x Star 48B

LEO Payload: 3,451 kg (7,608 lb). to: 185 km Orbit. Payload: 1,283 kg (2,828 lb). to a: Geosynchronous transfer trajectory. Liftoff Thrust: 3,046.200 kN (684,813 lbf). Total Mass: 192,360 kg (424,080 lb). Core Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Total Length: 36.00 m (118.00 ft). Flyaway Unit Cost $: 38.320 million. in: 1985 unit dollars.

• Stage Number: 0. 9 x Stage: Castor 4. Gross Mass: 10,534 kg (23,223 lb). Empty Mass: 1,269 kg (2,797 lb). Thrust (vac): 407.211 kN (91,545 lbf). Isp: 261 sec. Burn time: 54 sec. Isp(sl): 228 sec. Diameter: 1.02 m (3.34 ft). Span: 1.02 m (3.34 ft). Length: 9.07 m (29.75 ft). Propellants: Solid. No Engines: 1. Engine: Castor 4.

• Stage Number: 1. 1 x Stage: Delta Thor RS27. Gross Mass: 84,368 kg (185,999 lb). Empty Mass: 4,360 kg (9,610 lb). Thrust (vac): 1,030.218 kN (231,602 lbf). Isp: 296 sec. Burn time: 223 sec. Isp(sl): 262 sec. Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Span: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Length: 22.37 m (73.39 ft). Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. No Engines: 1. Engine: RS-27. Other designations: Extended Length Thor RS-27. Status: Out of production.

• Stage Number: 2. 1 x Stage: Delta P. Gross Mass: 5,434 kg (11,979 lb). Empty Mass: 820 kg (1,800 lb). Thrust (vac): 41.923 kN (9,425 lbf). Isp: 301 sec. Burn time: 322 sec. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 1.38 m (4.52 ft). Span: 1.38 m (4.52 ft). Length: 5.97 m (19.58 ft). Propellants: N2O4/Aerozine-50. No Engines: 1. Engine: TR-201. Other designations: TR-201.

• Stage Number: 3. 1 x Stage: Burner 2. Gross Mass: 774 kg (1,706 lb). Empty Mass: 116 kg (255 lb). Thrust (vac): 43.551 kN (9,791 lbf). Isp: 285 sec. Burn time: 42 sec. Isp(sl): 220 sec. Diameter: 0.66 m (2.16 ft). Span: 0.66 m (2.16 ft). Length: 0.84 m (2.75 ft). Propellants: Solid. No Engines: 1. Engine: Star 37. Burner II was a launch vehicle upper stage developed by Boeing for the Air Force Space Systems Division. It was the first solid-fuel upper stage with full control and guidance capability developed for general space applications. Burner II was designed for use with the Thor booster, but was readily adapted for use on the complete range of standard launch vehicles. Its general assignment was to place small- and medium size payloads into orbit. The Burner II motor, guidance system and reaction control system were integrated to provide attitude stability and precise control of flight rate and burnout velocity for orbital injection and earth-escape missions. Boeing had delivered 8 flight vehicles under its original contract. Under terms of a follow-on contract, it built 6 additional flight models. Four Thor-Burner II combinations were launched successfully from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The third launch placed 2 unclassified satellites in Earth orbit. A SECOR satellite, built for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by the Cubic Corporation, and an Aurora satellite, developed by Rice University for the Office of Naval Research, were placed in circular orbits 3,300 km above the Earth. As integration contractor for the Air Force Space Experiment Support Program (SESP) Office, Boeing designed, built and tested the injection stage, or "payload dispenser," which carried the 2 satellites on top of a standard Burner II stage and placed them in precise orbits. The satellites were mounted on opposite sides of the injection stage, which housed a640 kgf thrust, solid-propellant rocket motor. The Burner II was used as an upper stage by NASA for deep space probes. Prime Contractor: The Boeing Company. Major Subcontractors Thiokol Chemical Corporation (solid rocket motor); Honeywell Inc. (pre-programmed inertial guidance system); Walter Kidde Co. (reaction control system).

1975 December 13 - 01:56 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17. Launch Pad: LC17A. Launch Vehicle: Delta 3000. Model: Delta 3914. LV Configuration: Delta 3914 607/D118.

• Satcom 1 Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Mass: 464 kg (1,022 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 1000. Agency: RCA Amer. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Perigee: 35,875 km (22,291 mi). Apogee: 36,076 km (22,416 mi). Inclination: 12.80 deg. Period: 1,445.80 min. COSPAR: 1975-117A. USAF Sat Cat: 8476. Completed Operations Date: 1984-06-04. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Pacific Ocean at 135 deg W in 1976-1983; over the Americas at 119 deg W in 1983-1984; over the Pacific Ocean 139 deg W in 1984 As of 5 September 2001 located at 38.03 deg E drifting at 2.422 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 137.85W drifting at 2.426W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• RCA Satcom 2 Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Payload: Satcom 2. Mass: 463 kg (1,020 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 1000. Agency: RCA Amer. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Perigee: 36,016 km (22,379 mi). Apogee: 36,494 km (22,676 mi). Inclination: 8.60 deg. Period: 1,460.10 min. COSPAR: 1976-029A. USAF Sat Cat: 8774. Completed Operations Date: 1985-01-17. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Americas at 119 deg W in 1976-1984 over the Pacific Ocean 139 deg W in 1984-1985 As of 5 September 2001 located at 72.03 deg W drifting at 5.939 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 127.82W drifting at 5.942W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• OTS 1 Nation: Europe. Mass: 865 kg (1,906 lb). Class: Technology. Spacecraft: ECS/OTS. Agency: ESA. COSPAR: F770913A. Decay Date: 1977-09-13. Orbital Test Satellite; failed to orbit. References: 5, 126.

• OTS 2 Nation: Europe. Payload: OTS 2. Mass: 865 kg (1,906 lb). Class: Technology. Spacecraft: ECS/OTS. Agency: ESA. Perigee: 36,085 km (22,422 mi). Apogee: 36,128 km (22,448 mi). Inclination: 13.10 deg. Period: 1,452.50 min. COSPAR: 1978-044A. USAF Sat Cat: 10855. Completed Operations Date: 1991-01-02. Orbital Test Satellite; replacement for OTS-A; communications experiments. European Space Agency satellite. Launch time 2259 GMT. Reached definitive position, 10 deg east longitude, on May 24 at 0800 GMT. Launch by US Delta rocket. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 10 deg E in 1978-1982 over the Atlantic Ocean 5 deg E in 1982-1990 As of 30 August 2001 located at 18.51 deg W drifting at 4.070 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 39.02E drifting at 4.083W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Anik B1 (Telesat 4) Nation: Canada. Program: Anik. Payload: Anik B1. Mass: 900 kg (1,980 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Anik. Agency: Telesat. Perigee: 35,900 km (22,300 mi). Apogee: 35,927 km (22,323 mi). Inclination: 6.60 deg. Period: 1,442.60 min. COSPAR: 1978-116A. USAF Sat Cat: 11153. Completed Operations Date: 1986-12-17. Longitude 109.0. Function - telecommunications. Operating entity - Telesat Canada. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit over the Americas at 109 deg W in 1978-1986 As of 29 August 2001 located at 59.48 deg E drifting at 1.672 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 13.64W drifting at 1.622W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• DRIMS Nation: Canada. Program: Anik. Payload: DRIMS. Spacecraft: Anik. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 181 km (112 mi). Apogee: 1,832 km (1,138 mi). Inclination: 28.30 deg. Period: 105.26 min. COSPAR: 1978-116B. USAF Sat Cat: 11154. Decay Date: 1979-04-23. References: 279.

• RCA Satcom 3 Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Payload: Satcom 3. Mass: 463 kg (1,020 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 1000. Agency: RCA Amer. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Perigee: 8,306 km (5,161 mi). Apogee: 35,502 km (22,059 mi). Inclination: 8.10 deg. Period: 788.90 min. COSPAR: 1979-101A. USAF Sat Cat: 11635. Failed before reaching geosynchronous orbit. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• SMM Nation: USA. Payload: Solar Maximum Mission. Mass: 2,315 kg (5,103 lb). Class: Solar. Spacecraft: SMM. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 405 km (251 mi). Apogee: 408 km (253 mi). Inclination: 28.50 deg. Period: 92.70 min. COSPAR: 1980-014A. USAF Sat Cat: 11703. Decay Date: 1989-12-02. Solar Maximum Mission; solar observatory; repaired 4/9/84 by STS-41C in orbit. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• GOES 4 Nation: USA. Payload: GOES D. Mass: 627 kg (1,382 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: GOES. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 35,948 km (22,337 mi). Apogee: 36,213 km (22,501 mi). Inclination: 9.40 deg. Period: 1,451.20 min. COSPAR: 1980-074A. USAF Sat Cat: 11964. Completed Operations Date: 1988-11-09. Space craft engaged in investigation of spaceflight techniques and technology (US Cat A). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 98 deg W in 1980-1981; 135 deg W in 1981-1983; 135-143 deg W in 1983; 139 deg W in 1984-1985; 10 deg W in 1985; 44 deg W in 1985-1988 As of 5 September 2001 located at 37.03 deg E drifting at 3.758 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 45.89E drifting at 3.763W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• SBS 1 Nation: USA. Program: SBS. Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: SBS. Perigee: 35,895 km (22,304 mi). Apogee: 35,928 km (22,324 mi). Inclination: 6.10 deg. Period: 1,442.50 min. COSPAR: 1980-091A. USAF Sat Cat: 12065. Completed Operations Date: 1990-06-22. Satellite Business Systems. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 100 deg W in 1981-1984; 99 deg W in 1984-1990 As of 4 September 2001 located at 115.72 deg E drifting at 1.627 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 96.16E drifting at 1.647W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• GOES 5 Nation: USA. Payload: GOES E. Mass: 836 kg (1,843 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: GOES. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 35,775 km (22,229 mi). Apogee: 35,810 km (22,250 mi). Inclination: 6.50 deg. Period: 1,436.40 min. COSPAR: 1981-049A. USAF Sat Cat: 12472. Completed Operations Date: 1990-07-01. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 85 deg W in 1981; 75 deg W in 1981-1987; 106 deg W in 1987-1988; 65 deg W in 1988-1989 As of 31 August 2001 located at 107.28 deg W drifting at 0.248 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 110.88W drifting at 0.246W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Dynamics Explorer 1 Nation: USA. Payload: DE A. Mass: 403 kg (888 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Dynamics Explorer. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 528 km (328 mi). Apogee: 23,232 km (14,435 mi). Inclination: 88.60 deg. Period: 409.20 min. COSPAR: 1981-070A. USAF Sat Cat: 12624. Dynamics Explorer 1. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Dynamics Explorer 2 Nation: USA. Payload: DE B. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Dynamics Explorer. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 304 km (188 mi). Apogee: 1,002 km (622 mi). Inclination: 90.00 deg. Period: 97.80 min. COSPAR: 1981-070B. USAF Sat Cat: 12625. Decay Date: 1983-02-19. Dynamics Explorer 2. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• SBS 2 Nation: USA. Program: SBS. Mass: 550 kg (1,210 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: SBS. Perigee: 35,781 km (22,233 mi). Apogee: 35,854 km (22,278 mi). Inclination: 10.10 deg. Period: 1,437.70 min. COSPAR: 1981-096A. USAF Sat Cat: 12855. Completed Operations Date: 1996-09-07. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 97 deg W in 1981-1983; 104 deg W in 1983; 97 deg W in 1983-1988; 99 deg W in 1988-1990; 97 deg W in 1990-1994; 71 deg W in 1994-1996 As of 31 August 2001 located at 125.63 deg E drifting at 0.458 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 125.97W drifting at 0.561W degrees per day. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C).References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• RCA Satcom 4; RCA Satcom 3R Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Payload: Satcom 3R. Mass: 1,078 kg (2,376 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 3000. Agency: RCA Amer. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Perigee: 35,824 km (22,259 mi). Apogee: 35,840 km (22,260 mi). Inclination: 8.20 deg. Period: 1,438.40 min. COSPAR: 1981-114A. USAF Sat Cat: 12967. Completed Operations Date: 1991-04-10. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 131 deg W in 1981-1991 As of 3 September 2001 located at 86.96 deg W drifting at 0.634 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 140.04W drifting at 0.601W degrees per day. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• RCA Satcom 4 Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Payload: Satcom 4. Mass: 1,082 kg (2,385 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 3000. Agency: RCA Amer. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Perigee: 35,964 km (22,346 mi). Apogee: 35,994 km (22,365 mi). Inclination: 1.90 deg. Period: 1,446.00 min. COSPAR: 1982-004A. USAF Sat Cat: 13035. Completed Operations Date: 1991-12-06. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 83 deg W in 1982-1987; 82 deg W in 1987-1991 As of 2 September 2001 located at 171.96 deg E drifting at 2.443 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 101.04W drifting at 2.479W degrees per day. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Westar 4 Nation: USA. Program: Westar. Mass: 1,072 kg (2,363 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: WUTC. Perigee: 35,915 km (22,316 mi). Apogee: 35,943 km (22,333 mi). Inclination: 2.00 deg. Period: 1,443.40 min. COSPAR: 1982-014A. USAF Sat Cat: 13069. Completed Operations Date: 1991-11-09. TV, telephone. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 99 deg W in 1982-1991 As of 2 September 2001 located at 83.31 deg W drifting at 1.825 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 8 located at 112.98W drifting at 1.830W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Insat 1A Nation: India. Program: Insat. Mass: 1,152 kg (2,539 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Insat 1. Agency: ISRO. Perigee: 35,734 km (22,204 mi). Apogee: 35,829 km (22,263 mi). Inclination: 13.30 deg. Period: 1,435.80 min. COSPAR: 1982-031A. USAF Sat Cat: 13129. Completed Operations Date: 1982-09-04. Also carried transponders for domestic communications. Operational multipurpose satellite for telecommunications, meteorological, imaging and data relay, radio and television programme distribution and direct television broadcasting for community reception. Geosynchronous orbit longitude 74 E. A/AC.105/INF.391 was reissued as ST/SG/SER.E/79. Also registered by the United States as 1982-31A in ST/SG/SER.E/67, with category C and orbital parameters 1416.7 min, 35032 x 35783 km x 0.5 deg. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 73 deg E in 1982 As of 29 August 2001 located at 82.99 deg E drifting at 0.337 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 39.55E drifting at 0.205W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Westar 5 Nation: USA. Program: Westar. Mass: 1,072 kg (2,363 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: WUTC. Perigee: 36,017 km (22,379 mi). Apogee: 36,157 km (22,466 mi). Inclination: 1.40 deg. Period: 1,451.50 min. COSPAR: 1982-058A. USAF Sat Cat: 13269. Completed Operations Date: 1992-05-25. Voice, TV coverage for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 123 deg W in 1982-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 132.07 deg W drifting at 3.816 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 135.75E drifting at 3.802W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Landsat 4 Nation: USA. Program: Landsat. Payload: Landsat D. Mass: 1,942 kg (4,281 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Landsat 4-5. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 693 km (430 mi). Apogee: 705 km (438 mi). Inclination: 98.20 deg. Period: 98.80 min. COSPAR: 1982-072A. USAF Sat Cat: 13367. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Anik D1 (Telesat 5) Nation: Canada. Program: Anik. Payload: Anik D1. Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: Telesat. Perigee: 35,820 km (22,250 mi). Apogee: 35,846 km (22,273 mi). Inclination: 8.00 deg. Period: 1,438.50 min. COSPAR: 1982-082A. USAF Sat Cat: 13431. Completed Operations Date: 1991-12-16. Telecommunications. Operating entity Telesat Canada. Longitude 104.5W. Anik D-1 Transmit frequencies (MHz): 3720, 3740, 3760, 3780, 3800, 3820, 3840, 3860, 3880, 3900, 3920, 3940, 3960, 3980, 4000, 4020, 4040, 4060, 4080, 4100, 4120, 4140, 4160, 4180. Power 8.9 watts on each frequency. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 104 deg W in 1982-1991 As of 2 September 2001 located at 94.37 deg E drifting at 0.637 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 52.18E drifting at 0.631W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Satcom 5 Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Payload: Aurora 1. Mass: 590 kg (1,300 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 3000. Agency: RCA Alas. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Perigee: 35,782 km (22,233 mi). Apogee: 35,791 km (22,239 mi). Inclination: 8.10 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1982-105A. USAF Sat Cat: 13631. Completed Operations Date: 1992-09-23. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 143 deg W in 1982-1991; 105 deg W in 1992-2007. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• IRAS Nation: USA. Payload: IRAS / PIX 2 #. Mass: 1,073 kg (2,365 lb). Class: Astronomy. Spacecraft: IRAS. Agency: JPL/NIVR. Perigee: 885 km (549 mi). Apogee: 903 km (561 mi). Inclination: 99.00 deg. Period: 102.90 min. COSPAR: 1983-004A. USAF Sat Cat: 13777. All-sky survey of astronomical IR bodies. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• PIX 2 Nation: USA. Payload: PIX II. Spacecraft: IRAS. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 856 km (532 mi). Apogee: 887 km (551 mi). Inclination: 100.03 deg. Period: 102.30 min. COSPAR: 1983-004B. USAF Sat Cat: 13778. References: 279.

• RCA Satcom 6 Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Payload: Satcom 1R. Mass: 2,385 kg (5,258 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 3000. Agency: RCA Amer. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Perigee: 35,851 km (22,276 mi). Apogee: 35,953 km (22,340 mi). Inclination: 7.00 deg. Period: 1,442.00 min. COSPAR: 1983-030A. USAF Sat Cat: 13984. Completed Operations Date: 1992-12-27. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 139 deg W in 1983-1991; 131 deg W in 1991-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 148.59 deg W drifting at 1.499 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 90.26E drifting at 1.535W degrees per day. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• GOES 6 Nation: USA. Payload: GOES F. Mass: 836 kg (1,843 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: GOES. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 35,778 km (22,231 mi). Apogee: 35,820 km (22,250 mi). Inclination: 10.10 deg. Period: 1,436.70 min. COSPAR: 1983-041A. USAF Sat Cat: 14050. Completed Operations Date: 1992-05-19. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 135 deg W in 1983-1984; 97 deg W in-108 deg W in 1984-1987; 135 deg W in 1987-1992 As of 5 September 2001 located at 75.78 deg W drifting at 0.054 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 83.60W drifting at 0.139W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Exosat Nation: Europe. Mass: 510 kg (1,120 lb). Class: Astronomy. Spacecraft: Exosat. Agency: ESA. Perigee: 340 km (210 mi). Apogee: 191,878 km (119,227 mi). Inclination: 72.50 deg. Period: 5,442.10 min. COSPAR: 1983-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 14095. Decay Date: 1986-05-06. X-ray experiments. Launch time 1518 UT. Launching agency ESA. EXOSAT is a space research satellite of the European Space Agency. The scientific objectives of the EXOSAT mission are to measure the position, structural features, spectral and temporal characteristics of cosmic X-ray sources in the energy range from less than 0.1 keV to greater than 50 keV.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Galaxy 1 Nation: USA. Program: Galaxy. Payload: HS 376. Mass: 1,218 kg (2,685 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: HCI. Perigee: 35,815 km (22,254 mi). Apogee: 35,841 km (22,270 mi). Inclination: 6.30 deg. Period: 1,438.20 min. COSPAR: 1983-065A. USAF Sat Cat: 14158. Completed Operations Date: 1994-03-10. TV. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 134 deg W in 1983-1991; 133 deg W in 1991-1994 As of 31 August 2001 located at 92.66 deg W drifting at 0.600 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 46.95W drifting at 0.505W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Telstar 3A Nation: USA. Program: Telstar. Payload: Telstar 301 -> Arabsat 1E. Mass: 625 kg (1,377 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: AT&T. Perigee: 35,885 km (22,297 mi). Apogee: 36,108 km (22,436 mi). Inclination: 6.50 deg. Period: 1,446.80 min. COSPAR: 1983-077A. USAF Sat Cat: 14234. Completed Operations Date: 1996-09-29. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 96 deg W in 1983-1985; 105 deg W in 1985; 96 deg W in 1985-1994; 107 deg W in 1994; 20 deg E in 1995-1996 As of 5 September 2001 located at 143.88 deg W drifting at 2.714 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 158.94W drifting at 2.690W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• RCA Satcom 7 Nation: USA. Program: Satcom. Payload: Satcom 2R. Mass: 1,121 kg (2,471 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 3000. Agency: RCA Amer. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Perigee: 35,963 km (22,346 mi). Apogee: 36,095 km (22,428 mi). Inclination: 5.70 deg. Period: 1,448.50 min. COSPAR: 1983-094A. USAF Sat Cat: 14328. Completed Operations Date: 1995-03-05. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 72 deg W in 1983-1995 As of 4 September 2001 located at 143.00 deg E drifting at 3.084 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 40.27E drifting at 3.104W degrees per day. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Galaxy 2 Nation: USA. Program: Galaxy. Payload: HS 376. Mass: 1,218 kg (2,685 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: HCI. Perigee: 35,785 km (22,235 mi). Apogee: 35,791 km (22,239 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1983-098A. USAF Sat Cat: 14365. Completed Operations Date: 1994-05-21. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 74 deg W in 1983-1994 As of 4 September 2001 located at 110.16 deg W drifting at 0.457 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 57.56E drifting at 0.460W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Landsat 5 Nation: USA. Program: Landsat. Payload: Landsat D'. Mass: 1,938 kg (4,272 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Landsat. Spacecraft: Landsat 4-5. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 702 km (436 mi). Apogee: 703 km (436 mi). Inclination: 98.20 deg. Period: 98.80 min. COSPAR: 1984-021A. USAF Sat Cat: 14780. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Oscar 11 Nation: UK. Program: Oscar. Payload: UoSAT 2. Mass: 52 kg (114 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Microsat SSTL. Agency: SSTL. Manufacturer: Surrey. Perigee: 651 km (404 mi). Apogee: 670 km (410 mi). Inclination: 97.80 deg. Period: 98.00 min. COSPAR: 1984-021B. USAF Sat Cat: 14781. University of Surrey experimental microsatellite. Built in only 6 months, UoSAT-2 carried the first modern digital store and forward (S&F) communications payload and a prototype CCD camera. Also performed magnetospheric studies. Launch time 1759 GMT. Still operational in 2000.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• CCE-1 Nation: USA. Payload: Charge Composition Explorer 1. Mass: 242 kg (533 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: AMPTE. Agency: NASA. Perigee: 1,121 km (696 mi). Apogee: 49,671 km (30,864 mi). Inclination: 4.80 deg. Period: 939.50 min. COSPAR: 1984-088A. USAF Sat Cat: 15199. Charge Composition Explorer; detected tracer ions released into magnetosphere by IRM. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• AMPTE 2 Nation: Germany. Payload: AMPTE-IRM Ion Release Module 1. Mass: 605 kg (1,333 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: AMPTE. Agency: DLR. Perigee: 402 km (249 mi). Apogee: 113,818 km (70,723 mi). Inclination: 27.00 deg. Period: 2,653.40 min. COSPAR: 1984-088B. USAF Sat Cat: 15200. Decay Date: 1987-12-08. Released barium, lithium ions into magnetosphere for detection by CCE, UKS. AMPTE-Ion Release Module, reg. no. D-R 002. Scientific research on the Earth's magnetosphere and plasma physics, in particular active experimentation by releasing ion clouds of lithium or barium (total of 7) in and outside the magnetosphere. Creation of a n artificial comet (1 barium cloud inside the magnetosheath). Diagnosis and experimentation in conjunction with the simultaneously launched satellites CCE (United States) and UKS (United Kingdom).References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• AMPTE 3 Nation: UK. Payload: AMPTE-UKS UK Subsatellite. Mass: 77 kg (169 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: AMPTE. Agency: SRC RAL. Perigee: 1,002 km (622 mi). Apogee: 113,417 km (70,473 mi). Inclination: 26.90 deg. Period: 2,659.60 min. COSPAR: 1984-088C. USAF Sat Cat: 15201. Decay Date: 1990-02-21. Detected tracer ions released into magnetosphere by IRM. Magnetosphere research satellite. Launch time 1447 GMT. (Document quotes geocentric distances, which have been converted to orbital heights.) References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Solar Cell Experiment Nation: USA. Payload: STP. Spacecraft: AMPTE. Agency: NASA GSF. Perigee: 546 km (340 mi). Apogee: 4,019 km (2,497 mi). Inclination: 28.92 deg. Period: 133.62 min. COSPAR: 1984-088D. USAF Sat Cat: 15202. References: 279.

• Galaxy 3 Nation: USA. Program: Galaxy. Payload: HS 376. Mass: 1,218 kg (2,685 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: HCI. Perigee: 35,885 km (22,297 mi). Apogee: 35,931 km (22,326 mi). Inclination: 5.70 deg. Period: 1,442.30 min. COSPAR: 1984-101A. USAF Sat Cat: 15308. Completed Operations Date: 1995-10-03. Geostationary at 3.5 deg W. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 94 deg W in 1984-1995 As of 1 September 2001 located at 138.23 deg E drifting at 1.543 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 125.04W drifting at 1.587W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• NATO 3D Nation: NATO. Program: NATO. Mass: 320 kg (700 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Military. Spacecraft: NATO 3. Agency: NATO. Perigee: 35,779 km (22,231 mi). Apogee: 35,796 km (22,242 mi). Inclination: 2.20 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1984-115A. USAF Sat Cat: 15391. Stationed at 138 deg W. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 30 deg W in 1985; 50 deg W in 1985-1986; 21 deg W in 1986-1991; 30 deg W in 1991-1993; 21 deg W in1993-1997; 18 deg W in 1997-1999 As of 31 August 2001 located at 19.33 deg W drifting at 0.021 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 120.20W drifting at 19.149W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• GOES G Nation: USA. Payload: GOES G. Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: GOES. Agency: NOAA. COSPAR: F860503A. Decay Date: 1986-04-26. References: 5.

• USA 19 Nation: USA. Payload: Delta 180 / Payload Adapter System. Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: SDIO. Perigee: 213 km (132 mi). Apogee: 748 km (464 mi). Inclination: 39.10 deg. Period: 94.20 min. COSPAR: 1986-069A. USAF Sat Cat: 16937. Decay Date: 1986-09-28. SDIO sensor tests. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Delta 180 Sensor Module Nation: USA. Payload: DM 43 Sensor Module. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: SDIO. Perigee: 215 km (133 mi). Apogee: 539 km (334 mi). Inclination: 22.70 deg. Period: 92.09 min. COSPAR: 1986-069B. USAF Sat Cat: 16938. Decay Date: 1986-11-25. References: 279.

• GOES 7 Nation: USA. Payload: GOES H. Mass: 399 kg (879 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Weather. Spacecraft: GOES. Agency: NOAA. Perigee: 35,777 km (22,230 mi). Apogee: 35,797 km (22,243 mi). Inclination: 1.20 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1987-022A. USAF Sat Cat: 17561. Completed Operations Date: 1998-01-01. Stationed at 83 deg W. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 75 deg W in 1987-1988; 108 deg W in-98 deg W in 1989-1992; 111 deg W in 1992; 112 deg W in 1993-1994; 135 deg W in 1995; 98 deg W in 1996-1998 As of 5 September 2001 located at 179.83 deg E drifting at 0.023 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 176.12W drifting at 0.061W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Palapa B2P Nation: Indonesia. Program: Palapa. Mass: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: Perumtel. Perigee: 35,868 km (22,287 mi). Apogee: 35,906 km (22,310 mi). Inclination: 5.00 deg. Period: 1,441.20 min. COSPAR: 1987-029A. USAF Sat Cat: 17706. Completed Operations Date: 1998-01-18. Stationed at 113 deg W. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 113 deg E in 1987-1996; 144 deg E in 1996-1998 As of 28 August 2001 located at 130.30 deg W drifting at 1.327 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 3 located at 141.38E drifting at 1.274W degrees per day.References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• USA 30 Nation: USA. Payload: Delta 181 Canister Cluster. Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: SDIO. Perigee: 225 km (139 mi). Apogee: 342 km (212 mi). Inclination: 28.60 deg. Period: 90.20 min. COSPAR: 1988-008A. USAF Sat Cat: 18847. Decay Date: 1988-03-01. Military tracking exercise; released subsatellites. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• Delta 181 Sensor Module Nation: USA. Payload: Thrusted Vector Sensor Mo. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: SDIO. Perigee: 287 km (178 mi). Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). Inclination: 30.70 deg. Period: 90.53 min. COSPAR: 1988-008B. USAF Sat Cat: 18848. Decay Date: 1988-04-02. References: 279.

• Delta 181 Subsatellite 3 Nation: USA. Payload: Group 1 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. References: 279.

• Delta 181 Subsatellite 7 Nation: USA. Payload: Group 2 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. References: 279.

• Delta 181 Subsatellite 2 Nation: USA. Payload: Group 1 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. References: 279.

• Delta 181 Subsatellite 1 Nation: USA. Payload: Group 1 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. USAF Sat Cat: 18847. Decay Date: 1988-03-01. References: 279.

• Delta 181 Subsatellite 4 Nation: USA. Payload: Group 1 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. References: 279.

• Delta 181 Subsatellite 5 Nation: USA. Payload: Group 1 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. References: 279.

• Sensor Cal Reference Subsat Nation: USA. Payload: Group 1 Cal Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. References: 279.

• Solid Motor Subsatellite Nation: USA. Payload: Group 2 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. References: 279.

• Delta 181 Subsatellite 11 Nation: USA. Payload: Group 2 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. USAF Sat Cat: 18847. Decay Date: 1988-03-01. References: 279.

• Delta 181 Subsatellite 10 Nation: USA. Payload: Group 2 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. USAF Sat Cat: 18847. Decay Date: 1988-03-01. References: 279.

• Delta 181 Subsatellite 9 Nation: USA. Payload: Group 2 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. References: 279.

• Delta 181 Subsatellite 8 Nation: USA. Payload: Group 2 Test Object. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. References: 279.

• SPX Nation: USA. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: NASA. COSPAR: 1988-008xx. References: 279.

• USA 36 Nation: USA. Payload: Delta Star. Class: Military. Type: SDI. Spacecraft: SDI. Agency: SDIO. Perigee: 307 km (190 mi). Apogee: 312 km (193 mi). Inclination: 47.70 deg. Period: 90.70 min. COSPAR: 1989-026A. USAF Sat Cat: 19911. Decay Date: 1992-06-23. Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C). References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page, Harvard University, 1997-present. Jonathan McDowell's complete on-line listing of all objects orbited and over 20,000 rocket launches Accessed at: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.

• Isakowitz, Steven J,, International Reference to Space Launch Systems Second Edition, AIAA, Washington DC, 1991 (succeeded by 2000 edition). ISBN: 1563473534. Superseded by the later editions. More at amazon.com...

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