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Satcom 3

Delta 3914United States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 17A
Friday, December 7, 1979 · 01:35 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Delta 3914

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches1078
Successes972

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United States Air Force

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Mission Brief

First generation geostationary communication satellite built for RCA Americom

PayloadSatcom 3
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
CustomerUnited States Air Force
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

LAUNCH SITE
28.447°N, 80.565°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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