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Delta A

Statusretired
Rocket familyDelta
CountryUnited States
ManufacturerDouglas
Number of launches2
First launch1962-10-02
Last launch1962-10-27


Launches:

Launch dateLaunch siteRocket / VariantPayloadStatus
1962-10-27Cape CanaveralDelta A Explorer 15 (EPE C)success
1962-10-02Cape CanaveralDelta A Explorer 14 (EPE B)success

Variants:

(This section is under construction)

Delta A

First launch1962-10-02
Mass50.76 t
Height31 m
Payload capacity:
GTO68 kg
Upgraded DM-21 version of Thor and an X245-A5D motor for the third stage.