United States Air Force RAE 2 Delta 1913
About the RAE 2 Mission
- Type: Astrophysics
- Orbit: Lunar Orbit
Radio astronomy satellite placed into lunar orbit
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 17B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Space Launch Complex 17B launch pad has hosted 132 rocket launches, including 132 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1111 total rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
McDonnell Douglas Delta 1913 Rocket
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.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United States Air Force Delta 1913 RAE 2 launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Delta 1913 RAE 2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Delta 1913 RAE 2 mission launch from?
The United States Air Force Delta 1913 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the RAE 2 mission?
The RAE 2 mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Delta 1913 rocket. 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United States Air Force Delta 1913 RAE 2 launch?
The United States Air Force Delta 1913 RAE 2 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United States Air Force Delta 1913 RAE 2 launch was delayed?
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