United States Air Force NATO 3D Delta 3914
About the NATO 3D Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
Military communications satellite providing links between officials of the various NATO nations.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 17A
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Space Launch Complex 17A launch pad has hosted 145 rocket launches, including 145 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 3914 Rocket
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.
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 3914 NATO 3D launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Delta 3914 NATO 3D launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Delta 3914 NATO 3D mission launch from?
The United States Air Force Delta 3914 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 17A 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 NATO 3D mission?
The NATO 3D mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Delta 3914 rocket. 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. 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 3914 NATO 3D launch?
The United States Air Force Delta 3914 NATO 3D 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 3914 NATO 3D launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United States Air Force Delta 3914 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the NATO 3D mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United States Air Force live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.